Easter Alert: Defence Hqrs Mobilises Troops, With US Support

The Defence Headquarters has placed troops on nationwide Easter alert to ensure the Easter celebrations, is observed nationwide without security breach

It has also confirmed receipt of support from the government of the United States of America, towards tightening Nigeria’s counter-terrorism operations.

These much emerged during the DHQ end-of-the-month briefing in Abuja addressed by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major-General Michael Onoja.

He assured that the Armed Forces had mobilized personnel nationwide to prevent any security breach during the holiday period.

“We know that festive seasons usually have heightened security activities. The military command gives instructions to ensure all personnel are on alert. This time will not be different.

“I can assure you that we will always be on alert, particularly at this period of festivities, because we know that the threats expect us to relax.

“But we are not going to relax. Everything will be okay for this Easter,” he added.

Aside Easter alert, Major-General Onoja also spoke on support from the US towards Nigeria’s counter-terrorism activities, saying it has been significant, though it may not be visible for now.

Stating that the support covers areas of intelligence sharing and training, he added:

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“You are aware that they are bringing intelligence and training support to us, which we need.

“They are giving that to us on very favourable terms. There are lots of things I cannot say because of confidentiality.”

“All we can say is that these things take time.

“There is a gestation period when we are conducting military operations.

“You will not see it immediately, but in the next few months or weeks, you will feel the difference in the impact of the assistance that the U.S. is providing,” Onoja stated.