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By Ocholi Amanabo
LAGOS, NIGERIA – In a shocking revelation, the Commander of the Civilian Joint Job Pressure (CJTF) in Lagos State, Mr. Kumar Sanda, disclosed that 1000’s of suspected Boko Haram members have been arrested in varied elements of Lagos throughout ongoing counterterrorism operations.
Talking at an award ceremony hosted on the Airport Resort, Lagos, the place the CJTF was named the Finest Safety Group in Lagos by the Nigerian Human Rights Group, Sanda outlined the vigilance and surveillance methods deployed to counter the rising risk of insurgents fleeing from the northern area into Lagos.
“If I ought to point out the variety of Boko Haram members we’ve got arrested in Lagos State, folks won’t consider it. However we’ve got arrested 1000’s,” Sanda boldly acknowledged throughout his remarks.
He defined that the arrests occurred at trailer parks, markets, quarry websites, and different identified convergence zones the place migrants from northern states arrive and collect.
Sanda emphasised the CJTF’s resolve to stop Lagos from turning into a protected haven for terrorists and felony bandits displaced by army operations within the North.
“The CJTF screens trailer parks, truck pushers, and quarry websites as a result of we perceive the channels by means of which these people enter Lagos. We’re dedicated to preserving the state protected from infiltration.”
He cautioned in opposition to blanket stereotyping, noting:
“Not all Abokis are dangerous, however not all are good both.”
Collaboration with Authorities
Sanda praised the Lagos State Authorities, notably the Chief of Employees to the Governor, for sustaining shut coordination with the CJTF to make sure safety is maintained all through the state.
“The Chief of Employees is continually in contact with us. We’re working collectively to ensure the folks of Lagos sleep with their eyes closed,” he mentioned.
Issues About International Insurgents
The CJTF Commander additionally raised alarm over the presence of non-Nigerian components among the many insurgents, stating that a lot of these working beneath the Boko Haram umbrella are overseas nationals who enter Nigeria illegally.
“It’s true that Boko Haram began in Borno State, however not all of them are Nigerians. Many are foreigners posing as residents. We monitor new arrivals from Borno and different states as a part of our inside intelligence efforts.”
He additional defined that members from particular states can simply determine each other, making it simpler to trace unfamiliar people and potential threats.
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