Terrorism: Defence HQ orders tighter security in Yobe, Borno and Adamawa

Following the brutal killing of not less
than 40 students in their sleep, the
Defence Headquarters yesterday made an
order for tighter security in the troubled
states.
News broke yesterday of an attack  by
suspected Boko Haram insurgents on the
College of Agriculture, Gujba, Yobe State
which left dozens of young students
dead.
According to reports ,  military
commanders and other security chiefs
may henceforth be made to account for
security breaches by Boko Haram in their
areas of operations.
Following renewed strikes by Boko
Haram in Borno-Yobe axis, a former
Governor of Borno State, Ali Modu
Sheriff, has shelved plans to speak on the
causes of the insurgency in the
Northeast.
It was gathered that security chiefs, led
by the Chief of Defence Staff Admiral
Sa’ad Ibrahim, held a situation appraisal
session in conjunction with the National
Security Adviser, Mr. Sambo Dasuki.
A top source said: “One of the decisions
taken is to put in place heavy security
build up in every nook and cranny in the
state, especially schools that have become
the targets of the insurgents.
“The situation in Borno and Yobe
requires drastic measures. This is why
the military and security agencies have
been placed on red alert by the Defence
Headquarters. It is obvious that Boko
Haram is changing tactics.
“All commanders and security chiefs in
flashpoints may henceforth account for
security breaches by the insurgents. This
is part of plans to keep troops on their
toes.
“Inter-agency cooperation is another
challenge being addressed by the security
chiefs. In the last one week, all the
agencies have been undergoing security
session on why inter-agency
collaboration is required at this critical
stage of the fight against insurgency.”
Responding to a question, the source
added: “President Goodluck Jonathan has
been briefed on the massacre of students
at the College of Agriculture in Gujba.
“As the Commander-In-Chief of the
Armed Forces, the President is expected
to announce far-reaching actions against
the insurgents.”
Sheriff has explained why he shelved
plans to speak on the insurgency in the
Northeast.
Sheriff, who had wanted to clarify the
allegations against him on the
insurgency in Borno State, said he could
also not meet with former members of
the defunct All Nigeria Peoples Party
(ANPP) because of killings in Borno.