TARABA KILLINGS: COAS, Buratai Issues A Surprise Statement That Could Fuel Police/Army Relationship

A statement allegedly credited to the Chief of Army Staff, General Tukur Yusuf Buratai accused the Police of making inflammatory comments in the social media capable of inciting the rank and file of the Nigeria Police against the Nigerian Army personnel.

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The letter, written on behalf of the COAS by Brig. Gen. F. Omoigui, was titled, ‘Need for troops to be circumspect in dealing with members of the Nigeria Police.’

“In the aftermath of the unfortunate incident involving troops of 93 bn, Takum and members of the Intelligence Response Team of the NPF at Ibi LGA of Taraba State on August 6, 2019, inciting and inflammatory comments are being made by the NPF on the regular and social media platforms.

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“This is capable of inciting the rank and file of the NP to exhibit aggressive tendencies against NA personnel. Accordingly, all troops on IS (Internal Security) duty as well as personnel travelling in and out of uniform are to be circumspect in their conduct to avoid escalation.”

“Consequently, formations and unit commanders are to educate troops to be cautious in their dealings with members of the NP in view of this said.

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