Insecurity: Why Bandits, Insurgents Are Becoming Desperate — Group

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A group, the Nigeria Peace Advocates (NPA), has said bandits and insurgents were becoming desperate because of the intensity of military firepower being

NPA, therefore, called on Nigerians to continue to support and pray for the AFN, saying the Chief of Defence Staff , General Christopher Gwabin Musa, and his troops have what it takes to defend the country against those who don’t understand the language of peace.

The group in a press release on Sunday, signed by its Secretary, Bernard Udu, said the bandits and terrorists were feeling the heat of intensified military operations across the country, hence their desperation. NPA lamented recent death of some troops, who were attacked in the line of duty while responding to a distress call in the Chukuba community of Shiroro local government area of Niger State, describing it as a sacrifice too much for the sake of the country.

The press release described the unwavering commitment to duty by personnel of the AFN under the General Musa as inspiring and commendable. According to NPA, “No matter the level of their desperation, Nigerians are solidly behind the Armed Forces of Nigeria under the leadership of Gen. C. G. Musa.

 

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