Security Forces “Working Round the Clock” to Avert Resurgence of
Terrorsists Attacks in FCT, Environs–CISA
Following reports of terrorsists invading the FCT and
surrounding states, the Citizens Initiative For Security Awareness
(CISA) has appealed to security agencies to ensure that all
terrorists are flushed out of the nation’s capital and possible
attack averted.
Chidi Omeje, Coordinator, CISA, while addressing a press
conference in Abuja on Tuesday, admitted that the FCT is not
as safe as it should, but expressed hope that security forces are
working round the clock to keep activities of bandits and
terrorists in check.
He noted that the FCT has not witnessed any terrorist attack for
several years and charged security forces to ensure that the
capital remains safe.
“We actually heard reports of bandits are coming close to
the fact and environs, I want to believe that those whose job it is
to take care of these things are actually working. For years now,
have not heard incidence of terrorsists’ attack in the FCT, so we
hope that security forces keep in check, keep them away.
Omeje also reiterated his appeal to Nigerians to support the
military with information to aid the fight against all fotms of
criminality.
“For us in CISA, the battle against the enemies of our country
is not the battle for our soldiers alone. All of us men and women
of goodwill have a role to play in the defence of our dear country
from the machinations of the adversaries.
“Passing useful information to our fighting forces that will
help them take out the enemies is a noble and patriotic thing to
do. In so doing, you would have contributed your own quota in the
war against those who are intent on destroying our country”, he
said.
On the other hand, the coordinator said willful concealing of
information that otherwise would have helped the security forces in
their battle is not only unpatriotic but a clear sabotage and crime
against our country.
“We therefore urge Nigerians, particularly those in the areas
where terrorist activities and banditry are happening to remain
observant and vigilant, and endeavor to say something when they see
something.
“CISA wishes to reiterate that what our military and all other
agencies that are engaged in the counter-terrorist operation and
other internal security operations across the country need at this
moment is unwavering public solidarity and support”, Omeje
added.
He noted that all these will boost the morale and fighting
spirit of security agents at all times.