Many BH Suspects Arrested In Lagos In 18 Months - Dibi

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A former military officer on Monday, August 10,
disclosed that many Boko Haram suspects had been
arrested in Lagos within the past 18-month period.

Major General Tanmi Dibi, who used to be the
general officer commanding (GOC) of the 81th
division, made a revelation after handing over to
Major General Isibor Edet, The Nation reports.
Dibi, however, refused to provide any further details
about the arrest. Instead, he charged the division
staff to remain responsible and vigilant in the face of
insurgency.

“Military job is a challenging task and Lagos state itself
is a peculiar state. We have had our challenging times
but we were able to overcome them.
“Under my watch, we were able to prevent the incursion
of Boko Haram insurgents into Lagos. A good number of
them were arrested here in Lagos. Having served for 35
years and retiring now, I expect to see a more
disciplined and committed army.”


The ex-GOC stressed the importance for the army
to continue protecting the area and ensuring its
safety.

“You are all aware of the challenges we are going
through- the problem of Boko Haram. The fact that you
are not in the northeast does not mean you are not
fighting the war.

“We are all involved in the war because wars of this
nature do not have a front or a rear. So far, we are
winning the war and I want you to do more. And so far
so good, we have been able to contain their excesses
and I want you to do more. We have talked enough
about security measures put in place, about your own
personal security and that of your families and that of
the barracks and how you relate with your friends but I
urge you to do more.

“Be more vigilant and ensure security of your
environment, your barracks. I do not want to be in my
village to hear about any careless death. I do not want
to read about an attack in Lagos.

“I want to hear that this division I am leaving is the
most efficient division in the Nigeria army. I give God
the glory for making it possible to serve Nigeria for 35
years and retiring today. I also thank all of you for
supporting me. Some of you have done so well by co-
operating, some of you lagged behind.


“For those lagging behind, please change your attitude
towards work, be more dedicated because you do not
have any other job than this job, neither do you have any
other army. The army is a voluntary organization which
you decided to join, nobody forced you to join,
therefore, do not allow any to force you do your job.

“If you do your job, you are not doing anyone any favour.
It is your job and you should do it well.”
About two years ago the 81th division of the Nigerian
Army arrested 42 suspected Boko Haram members
in various parts of Lagos and Ogun states. The
militants tried to flee from Borno state following the
announcement of the state of emergency by the
government.

Meanwhile Oyo police has recently foiled an attack
in Ibadan by uncovering a number of explosives
allegedly planted by Boko Haram insurgents .

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