The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced that comprehensive security measures have been put in place to prevent attacks and ensure a peaceful Christmas celebration across the country.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Micheal Onoja, said the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), in collaboration with other security agencies, have intensified operations in identified vulnerable areas nationwide.
According to him, additional troops have been deployed to strategic locations and major routes, while special forces units and air support elements have been placed on high alert to guarantee rapid response to any threat.
“The DHQ wishes to inform the public that robust and proactive measures aimed at preventing any attacks during the Christmas festivities have been emplaced,” Onoja said.
“The AFN, working closely with other security agencies, have intensified operations across identified vulnerable areas. Additional troops have been deployed to strategic locations and routes, while special forces units and air support elements have been placed on high alert to ensure rapid response capability.”
He added that surveillance activities, including aerial monitoring and intelligence gathering, have been significantly heightened to track the movement and communication patterns of suspected criminal groups.
Onoja further disclosed that unit commanders across all operational areas have been directed to strengthen patrols, establish fortified checkpoints, and maintain close collaboration with community leaders, local vigilante groups, and state security formations.
“Unit commanders in all areas have been directed to strengthen patrols, establish fortified checkpoints, and maintain close collaboration with community leaders, local vigilante groups, and state security formations,” he stated.
Reaffirming the military’s commitment to national security, Onoja said the Armed Forces of Nigeria remain resolute in protecting lives and property, stressing that security and stability remain top priorities as citizens prepare to celebrate Christmas.
He also called for public cooperation, urging Nigerians to remain calm but vigilant and to promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest security formations.
“Citizens’ cooperation remains a critical component of national security, and we assure you that all reports will be treated with urgency and confidentiality,” he said.
“We urge citizens to remain calm but vigilant, and to promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest security formation. Public cooperation remains vital in ensuring the success of ongoing operations.”
Onoja added that the Chief of Defence Staff, General OO Oluyede, has extended his Christmas and New Year greetings to Nigerians, wishing citizens a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year in advance.
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