The 21 Armoured Brigade of the Nigerian
Army in Maiduguri on Sunday said it had introduced new measures to
counter Boko Haram attacks on civilians in the state.
The acting Commander of the brigade, Col. Ibrahim Yusuf, made the disclosure at a news conference in Maiduguri.
He said “I want to assure you that the
army is doing everything possible to ensure that no civilian is attacked
by Boko Haram in the state because we are here to ensure the safety of
all Nigerians.’’
He linked the recent attacks on travellers and villagers by suspected Boko Haram militants on highways to frustration.
The acting commander said “most times,
the Boko Haram members go to remote villages to kill innocent civilians
in cold blood because they have been frustrated by the army.
“They cannot operate in the open, so they vent their anger on innocent civilians.’’
Yusuf, who said that the military was
equal to the task, noted that “we cannot be taken by surprise by the
Boko Haram, the recent attacks are nothing but signs of weakness.
“We are also evolving strategies to make sure that we prevent future attacks, no matter how small.’’
He said the army was willing to give safe passage to members of the sect who wanted to quit.
“I want to assure you that we will give a
safe passage to members of the sect, including foot soldiers who are
ready to surrender.
“Those involved can either surrender themselves at any military out post or go to their ward or district head.
“Let me say again that all those who surrendered will not be killed but will be given safe passage,” he said
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