The Defence Headquarters has said it has put in place security measures to forestall plans by terrorists to attack some of the nation’s critical infrastructures.
The military high command disclosed this during a press briefing on Thursday.
To forestall such plans, the Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba while addressing journalists said the military has put in place measures by placing on alert relevant security agencies.
According to Buba, these agencies are expected to secure the critical infrastructure and facilities including the major correctional centres in Abuja, Kaduna, Port Harcourt and Lagos States respectively.
“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 overemphasized for us to live in safety and security,” Buba said.
He further noted that the military is employing the necessary effort to ensure that terrorists “pay a price for every act of aggression against citizens of this country.
“We recognise and have included this as part of our strategy to win the war.”
The military’s red alert on suspected impending attacks comes 12 days after three female suicide bombers detonated explosives in four different locations in Gwoza, Borno State, killing no fewer than 30 people and injuring several dozens of people.