The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has put in place a joint operation of the Army and Air Force to combat incidences of cattle rustling in the Kamuku Forest in the North-west parts of the country.
The operation which has so far routed out daredevil cattle thieves from the forest and recovered large herds of cows is expected to be sustained until the forbidden forest is freed of criminals and criminal activities.
A statement issued by the Acting Director, Defence Information, Col Rabe Abubakar said the need to establish the joint operation became necessary owing to the activities of criminals, miscreants and barefaced common thugs that have taken over the forest and constituting themselves into a nuisance to Nigerians living in the area.
Abubakar said; “In the course of this operation, a significant number of rustlers have been routed and large number of stolen cattle recovered. The ongoing operation will be sustained.”
Similarly, the Joint Task Force, Operation Pulo Shield, in the Niger Delta has intercepted a large barge conveying about 150,000 litres of illegally refined petroleum products.
Similarly, the Joint Task Force, Operation Pulo Shield, in the Niger Delta has intercepted a large barge conveying about 150,000 litres of illegally refined petroleum products.
Abubakar said the JTF boat was on routine patrol when it accosted the barge on illegal mission at Frado Oil Company Tank Farm at Oghara in Ethiope Local Government Area of Delta State.
According to him; “The captain of the barge and the crew members are already in custody and are helping security agencies in the investigation.”
The DHQ therefore stressed the resolve of the military to guarantee safety of lives and property of Nigerians adding that it will continue to work hard to fight all maritime crimes such as piracy, bunkering and operation of illegal refinery to a halt and also to prevent the prevailing economic saboteur from doing further damage to Nigeria’s economy.
The Defence Headquarters therefore warns the perpetrators of all form of illegalities in the Nation’s maritime domain and those engaging in cattle rustling across the country to desist from such acts before the long arms of the law will catch up with them.
It reassured peace loving Nigerians to go about their normal and legitimate businesses without fear of harassment or molestation saying the military and other security agencies are there to protect their rights and freedom.
Abubakar said various military operations across the country are against criminals and enemies of the nation.
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