The National Security Adviser, NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, handed over 58 people rescued by security agencies in joint operations to the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Saturday, who in turn handed them over to the Kaduna State Government.
Gen. Musa, who presented the victims to the representative of the state government and the governor’s Chief of Staff, Sani Kila, said the rescue was a result of the combined efforts of the military and other security services.
According to him, all Nigerians must take ownership of the operation for the security agencies to succeed.
Gen Musa said that certain individuals had been trying to make it impossible for the government to succeed by sabotaging the efforts of the government.
He added that the security agencies were working round the clock and tirelessly to make sure Nigerians are safe and protected.
The defence chief clarified that contrary to the beliefs of many, not all persons involved in banditry were willing tools, adding that some were conscripted. He added that the military will continue to go after the perpetrators.
“What we are seeing out of this is the success of the collaboration right from the top. From the presidency to the Office of the National Security Adviser, Ministry of Defence to all agencies working together, including the Kaduna State Government.
“The governor has been very supportive and very helpful and it is this collaborative effort that has made it possible for us to be able to rescue these individuals.
“It is a joint effort and we were able to do that through non-kinetic means of getting across. No penny was paid for these individuals. Now, I want Nigerians to understand that if we do not work together, it will be extremely difficult for us to succeed,” he said.
