Major General Edward Buba, the Director Defence Media Operations in a statement on Thursday affirmed that its intelligence uncovered the plans, noting that the military had emplaced measures to foil such attacks.
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said it has uncovered plans by the Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists to attack critical infrastructure in the country.
Major General Edward Buba, the Director Defence Media Operations in a statement on Thursday affirmed that its intelligence uncovered the plans, noting that the military had emplaced measures to foil such attacks.
Buba who called on citizens to support the military in their fight against terrorists by providing useful information to the troops to enable them fish our terrorists’ collaborators amongst the communities.
He added that troops were confronted by a vicious enemy that was constantly trying to kill citizens.
According to the statement, the spokesman stressed that the terror groups are responsible for perpetrating insecurity across the country and will not stop doing what they are doing, until they are stopped.
The statement reads in part; “We are aware of some of the plans to target some critical infrastructure in the country. Accordingly, we have emplaced measures to forestall such plans.
“Security agencies responsible for securing critical infrastructure and facilities have also been placed on alert. Accordingly, of such plans have been frustratedfrustrated.
“These terrorists are the enemy that must be fought and defeated. They are responsible for keeping the nation in an almost constant state of counter terrorism and counter insurgency.
“in this fight, citizens must understand that, we must never compromise on security, otherwise everyone’s security will be compromised. This is a situation that cannot be over emphasised for us to live in safety and securitysecurity.
“We recognise and have included this as part of our strategy to win the war. Overall, we have no choice but to fight for the safety and security of our citizens. We also fight to safeguard our nation and preserve our way of life as a people. For us as a force, Defence is the essence of what we do as an armed forces.
“Accordingly, we would defeat the terrorists on the battlefield and help our nation flourish again,” Buba added.