The Nigerian Army has announced the commencement of what it called, a major operation to put an end to the activities of all armed men and criminal gangs who have been engaging in wanton killing and destruction of lives and property in three states of North Central part of Nigeria.
It said that troops have already been deployed for a major offensive which is covering Benue, Nassarawa and Plateau States.
A statement from the Director of Defence Information in the Defence Headquarters, Major General Chris Olukolade said that the Internal Security Operations is meant to capture and neutralize all the enclaves of criminal gangs.
“The Nigerian Air Force, Police and other security agencies are also participating in the operation, designed to restore peace in the affected states.”
It called on the law abiding citizens to cooperate by providing timely and useful information to facilitate the operation as it affects their localities.
