Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, General Christopher Musa has vowed to end banditry in Nigeria.
Musa made the vow yesterday at Yelwata town, Guma Local Government Area of Benue, where scores were killed in coordinated attacks at the weekend.
The CDS said the armed forces would leave no stone unturned in ensuring that such devastating attacks are not recorded in the country again.
He also assured that wherever the attackers are, the forces would get and neutralise them, adding that Yelwata attack would be their last act.
Musa admitted that there were officers who compromised and gave out information, but that such officers are no longer in service.
He said there was evidence that bandits had their targets, thereby establishing the fact that there are insiders who aided them.
“I am going to see my commanders and we have to change our strategy. We want to look inward and see how we can address this.
“We used to have even within us people that compromise and give information. Going round the scene, the way the killing and burnings were made shows that they had insiders.
“I discussed with community leaders, traditional rulers and the clergy on the need for us to work in unity.
“There have been issues of trust and we are going to address it,” he said.
Musa said more deployments would be made, adding that he would embark on a similar visit to Nasarawa State today.
The CDS condoled the Benue State government, Governor Hyacinth Alia and all victims of banditry attacks, especially the people of Yelwata town, over their loss.
He advised them to remain strong and steadfast, as hope has already arrived.
Musa, while in Yelwata, held a closed door meeting with community leaders and stakeholders.
He also inspected the scene of the crime and made a cash donation to the IDPs.
