The Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo, said his agency is determined to harmoniously with other security agencies to restore peace in Anambra state.
Real Admiral Gambo disclosed this during his visit to Gov Willie Obiano, at the Governor’s Lodge Onitsha.
Mr Gambo noted that the Federal Government under President Mohammedu Buhari charged all Service Chiefs to work collectively to end the challenge of insecurity across the nation.
In his words, “I am here on operational visit to Onitsha Outpost. I Wouldn’t have been here, but for expediency due to the two separate incident that happened a few weeks ago, which led to the death of some of our men, even due the attack was not only limited to their men.
“We are here to assure our staff that had been here since 2010, to redouble their efforts and be at alert based on the potent threat from the Eastern Security Network, the security outfits of the IPOB.
“We are working in collaboration with other security agencies to ensure lasting peace which the state had been enjoying for a long time.
“It is in directive of President Buhari to work with other Service Chief to ensure the arrest of the challenge of insecurity in Nigeria and restore peace across the nation.” Naval Boss added.
He commended Gov Obiano for the support he has been given to the security agencies, assuring him of maximum support.
Gov Obiano while receiving the delegation, commended the Naval Boss for his quick response in sending track team during the last attack on security personnel by hoodlums.Â