……..Urges them not to panic and continue with their normal activities
Commander Sector 3, Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD)/Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Major-General AB Biu, has reassure residents of the Gajiram town and its surrounding areas of Army’s readiness to protect them and their properties and has therefore directed his Artillery Brigade, Brigadier commander-Brig Gen JAL Jimoh, to move to Gajiram.
According to a statement from the Deputy Director Army Public Relations, Colonel ADO ISA, the directive followed reports of terrorists plan to attack and invade Gajiram town, conduct inductrinatory preaching before observing the Friday congregational prayers. Many of the locals of Gajiram were said to have become apprehensive and reluctant to attend Jumuat service in the mosque.
According to the statement, he noted that Brig Gen Jimoh, while in the community (Gajiram), urged them to go about their normal activities and legitimate businesses peacefully, without any fear . Following the intervention of the Army General, it was reported that there was large turn-out of the residents for the Jumuat prayer with Brig Gen JAL Jimoh, and other Muslim officers and soldiers in attendance. Including the Commander of the Chadian troops under the MNJTF.
“The prayers was hitch-free. Brig Gen Jimoh through a Kanuri interpreter addressed the people, reassured them of their safety. He solicited for the support and cooperation of the community by providing credible information on the movements and activities of the fleeing criminals hibernating in the area.
“At the moment, security situation in Gajiram is fully under control, while military patrols have also been intensified.
“Further plan to project the joint forces is already under way, with the troops morale and fighting spirit very high occasioned by the latest successes against the BH/ISWAP criminals and marauders among other reasons,” the statement read.
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