The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has stated that the recent suicide attacks in Gwoza and Pulka towns, Borno State, were intended to embarrass the government.
The attacks resulted in nearly 40 deaths, according to Daily Trust.
During a visit to Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang on Monday, General Musa assured that the military and security agencies are working tirelessly to ensure peace and security in the country.
He emphasized that the perpetrators aim to demoralize the government, but their efforts will not succeed.
The Defence Chief urged Nigerians to report suspicious activities promptly, as security relies on intelligence from the public.
He stressed that security is a collective responsibility and appealed for collaboration with security agencies to achieve peace and stability in Nigeria.
“The armed forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and other security agencies are working tirelessly to ensure that there is peace and security in the country. What had happened in Gwoza shows clearly those that mean bad or evil for the country are not relenting. And so, we must continue to work hard.
“It was a deliberate thing to embarrass the government but they would not succeed. Recently, we were able to arrest persons with IED equipment trying to blow up some installations. We will continue to work heard. Our appeal to Nigerians is those people perpetrating this evil act are within. They sleep and live within our environment.
“If we report as quickly as possible, actions would be taken. Security cannot be everywhere. We are not magicians. We also rely on intelligence we are getting from the people. That is why we call on Nigerians that the responsibility to secure Nigeria depends on all Nigerians working together with security agencies. We are committed to ensure that is achieved, ” he added.
