Uyo: The Commander, 2 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brig.-Gen. Alexander Tawasimi, has urged residents of Akwa Ibom to support the army with credible intelligence to tackle insecurity and crime. Tawasimi made the call on Thursday when members of the Correspondents Chapel, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Akwa Ibom, visited him.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the commander emphasized the proactive measures being implemented by the army across all its formations in the state. He highlighted the necessity of receiving accurate intelligence from the public to enhance these efforts. "Kidnappers and bandits cannot dare to operate in any area that the army occupies, we need synergy for prompt actions," Tawasimi stated.
Tawasimi, who also serves as the commander of Sector 4, Joint Task Force, South-South Operation Delta Safe, called for heightened public vigilance and caution. He urged residents to report any strange faces or suspicious activities to security agencies promptly. "Security personnel are not spirits, they cannot be everywhere, they can't know everything, collaboration with the public is critical," he noted.
He further reiterated the army's commitment to eradicating illegal oil bunkering in the state. "The criminals already know that Akwa Ibom is not safe for them, but we can achieve greater breakthroughs with the right synergy," Tawasimi added.