The Nigerian Army will soon launch “Operation Rescue Final” aimed at rescuing all abducted persons.
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur
Buratai made this known on Wednesday, when the House of Representatives
Committee on Army, led by its Chairman, Rep. Rimande Shawulu, paid him
oversight visit.
It will be recalled that Buratai had
hinted of the operation in Makurdi on Sept. 22 at the close of the
combined 2nd and 3rd quarter Chief of Army Staff Conference.
The chief of Army staff did not give further detail on the operation.
He said, “Once we start (the operation), we will not relent until everybody abducted is rescued.’’
Buratai thanked the committee for
increased budget allocation to the army in 2016 and solicited for more
support to enable it carry out its statutory functions.
On the issue of human rights, he
promised that the army would continue respect and not infringe on the
rights of the people, while carrying out its duty.
Buratai, however, noted that whatever had happened in course of personnel performing their duty was not “deliberate.’’
He said to ensure respect for human rights, discipline and professionalism; the army launched its human right policy on Tuesday.
Shawulu commended the army for the fight
against insurgency and other security challenges nationwide in spite of
the challenges of poor funding, inadequate equipment and state of their
barracks.
The chairman, however, noted that
because they were deployed in almost all the states, performing
functions, which ordinarily were not theirs, there had been “friction’’
with the civilians.
He said, “We are requesting for quicker responses to the issues and matters referred from the committee to you.
“This is important to assure members of
the public that there is a channel that can lead to legal,
constitutional and peaceful resolution of their complaints.
“This will ensure that people do not seek extra legal resolutions.”
He assured that the committee would continue to support the army to enable it discharge its duties effectively.
(NAN)
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