Towards search and arrest of “all Boko Haram, ISWAP criminal elements”, Army begins OPERATION POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION
The Theatre Command Operation LAFIYA DOLE of the Nigerian Army has commenced an operation nicknamed “OPERATION POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION” in the North Eastern part of the country.
The operation is aimed at searching for and arresting all suspected erstwhile Boko Haram/ISWAP criminal elements that roam some parts of the region.
Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, Operation Lafia Dole, Colonel Ado Isa, made this known in a statement he sent to The DEFENDER on Sunday.
The Command’s Spokesman said: “This has become necessary following credible information that some of the fleeing criminals are hibernating in some towns and villages of Borno and Yobe States in particular and North East in general.
“Consequently, members of the public are enjoined to always carry valid means of identification when moving or passing through the states of Adamawa, Borno and Yobe. Our troops have been instructed to strictly check valid means of identification such as National Identification Card, Voters Registration Card, Drivers’ License and International Passports, or other valid official identification, before allowing such person passage.
“We therefore once again enjoin all to fully cooperate with troops and security agencies in carrying out this exercise.
“The Theatre Command also wish to state that anyone not positively identified will attract further scrutiny and comprehensive investigation to determine his or her activities with the insurgents or otherwise.
“The general public is please requested to bear with this measure as it is in their best interest and our national security, as well as efforts to end the madness called insurgency as perpetrated by the erstwhile Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters.”
