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General News of Saturday, 29 February 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Buhari launches new security outfit

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.)

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has commissioned OPERATION SWIFT RESPONSE to help checkmate the activities of smugglers at Nigeria's borders.

This was disclosed by the president's aide, Femi Adesina who said the effort will help food security and the production of local goods at competitive prices.

A statement issued sees the President commending the border drill which he says has seen the seizure of imported foods, petroleum and also mineral products.

“The President commends the security agencies for a job well done. He, however, finds it disheartening to learn that 295 smuggled petroleum tankers were released without due authorization on 17th December, 2019 by some security officials charged with the responsibility of protecting our borders.

“Sequel to this act, the National Security Adviser (NSA) was directed to set up a Board of Inquiry to investigate the crime, and it was recommended to the President that all officials (civilian or security operatives) found to have connived to undermine government’s efforts should be withdrawn from the border drill and severely sanctioned by their respective organizations.

“The President has accepted the recommendations and directed the immediate withdrawal and replacement of all those found culpable. He has also directed that their respective organizations should mete immediate appropriate disciplinary actions to them”, the statement added.