Killing of soldiers, enforcing sit-at-home orders treasonable – Tinubu

Killing of soldiers, enforcing sit-at-home orders treasonable – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has given the military marching orders to smoke out criminal elements targeting security agents in the South-East and other parts of the country.

He also directed the security agencies to go after those enforcing illegally imposed sit-at-home orders in the South-East states.

He issued a stern warning to terrorist groups that their days were numbered, affirming Nigeria’s ability to confront and flush them out.

He spoke in response to the recent killing of soldiers in Aba, Abia State.

This followed a similar attack in Okuama, Delta State, two months earlier.

Addressing the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), who were commemorating Biafra Day during the attack, Tinubu said his administration would not tolerate actions he described as treasonable.

“I am deeply saddened by the news of the killing of five soldiers by suspected militants from the banned terrorist organization, IPOB. These soldiers, on peacekeeping duty in Aba, Abia State, were brutally murdered, echoing a similar tragic event in Okuama, Delta State, just two months ago,” Tinubu stated.

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“These heinous and unjustifiable acts must be condemned and will not be tolerated in our nation.

“Our soldiers and police officers have the crucial responsibility of protecting us from aggressors and non-state actors. Many have paid the ultimate price in the line of duty, while others have faced mistreatment from those they protect.

“They do not deserve the senseless attacks by rogue elements in our society. The federal government will take decisive action against those who habitually target our armed forces personnel. No one should feel emboldened to attack state agents under any pretext.

“I want to be clear: the Federal Republic of Nigeria and its armed forces possess the capability to crush violent non-state actors that threaten our communities’ safety.

“I call on security agencies to not only apprehend the masterminds and perpetrators of the Aba attack but also those inciting people to stay at home. Their actions constitute a treasonable offence.

“The restraint exercised by security forces should not be mistaken for weakness. We are committed to building a peaceful and harmonious society, but no one should doubt the government’s resolve to act decisively when the lives of our officers and men are taken senselessly.”

Killing of soldiers, enforcing sit-at-home orders treasonable – Tinubu