Army Declares War On Criminals In Nasarawa, Benue

Nigerian Army will launch a massive onslaught against criminals terrorising the people of Nasarawa and Benue states in coordinated operations anytime soon.

It therefore warned men of the underworld to vacate the two states or meet their waterloo.

The commander 4 Special Forces (SF) Command, Maj. Gen. Hilary Nzan, handed the warning during the flag off ceremony of Exercise Enduring Peace III at Tyodugh, Agan Council Ward of Makurdi, Benue State.

“I can assure you that the military and other agencies out for this exercise will hunt you anywhere you hide and they will crush you mercilessly.

“Enough is enough for you all criminals as peace is not negotiable in Benue. Be all warned,” he said.

He said the training was aimed at checkmating various skirmishes and criminalities within the state especially as the yuletide season approached.

Also, the commander 401 Brigade, Brig. Gen. Alamin Rabiu, disclosed that the exercise was aimed at preparing the troops tactically and otherwise towards combating various security challenges facing Benue and by extension the entire country.

The commander further disclosed that the brigade carried out adequate preparations and planning towards achieving success which culminated into demonstration of capabilities, fire power and intense cooperation between the brigade and other security agencies within the state.

He also urged the participating troops to maintain a high level of proficiency and effectiveness in the discharge of their duties.