By Miracle Ogunde
As about 2000 suspected Boko Haram terrorists arrested by security agencies are still in various custodian centres and yet to be tried by court of law, Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Christopher Musa, has decried the delay in the trial of suspects handed over to civil authorities for prosecution.
The Defence who laments slow pace of criminal trials, says it poses a serious challenge to the operations of the military in the country.
General Musa stated this when Kaduna state governor, Uba Sani paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja.
A statement by the Director, Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, on Tuesday night, says “The CDS noted that one of the challenges facing the Military in the discharge of its duties is the administrative bottlenecks involved in the dispensation of judicial cases involving criminals handed over to the civil authority for prosecution.”
The CDS noted that the Armed Forces of Nigeria planned to review its operational modes.
He assures that the military’s kinetic and non-kinetic operations would be bolstered to combat insecurity in the country.
“Major General Musa assured the governor of the AFN’s commitment to supporting all parts of Nigeria, especially Kaduna state to combat insecurity.
“According to the Defence Chief, the AFN is looking at reviewing its operational modalities to enhance capabilities for a better result. He added that kinetic and non-kinetic approaches to our operations will be strengthened to boost the fight against criminality in the country,” the statement added.
Similarly, he also stressed the need for youth engagement in meaningful activities to reduce crime across the country.
Speaking, Kaduna state Governor, Uba Sani commended the Armed Forces of Nigeria for their immense support to the state, while calling for more support to boost security in Kaduna and its environs.
Sani stressed that Kaduna state is the heart of Northern Nigeria which needs relative peace and harmony to thrive.
He added that the state is willing to support the AFN with local intelligence and other necessary things to enable the military to discharge its constitutional responsibilities unhindered.
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