The Chief of Defense Staff, General Christopher Musa, Monday said the recent bombing in Gwoza and Pulka town of Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, where many people were killed was intended to embarrass the government.
General Musa who said this when he paid a courtesy call on Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State in Jos, the state capital, however assured Nigerians that the perpetrators of such evil act would not succeed.
“The Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and other security agencies agencies are working tirelessly to ensure that there is peace and security in the country. What had happened in Gwoza shows clearly those that meant bad or evil for the country are not relenting. And so, we must continue to work heard.
“It was a deliberate thing to embarrass the government but they will not succeed. Recently, we were able to arrest some who have come with IED equipment trying to blow up some insulations. We will continue to work hard. Our appeal to Nigerians is those people perpetrating this evil act are within us.
“They sleep and leave within us. If we report as quickly as possible, actions would be taken. Security cannot be everywhere. We are not magicians. We also rely on human intelligence we are getting from the people. That is why we call on Nigerians that the responsibility to secure Nigeria depends on all Nigerians working together with security agencies. We are committed to ensure that is us achieved, “ he added.
The CDS said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had given them mandate to restore peace everywhere in the country, adding that they are working round the clock to achieve that.
