Army expresses readiness to collaborate with other security agencies

The Nigerian Army on Friday expressed
its readiness to collaborate with other security
agencies in Kwara to secure lives and property
of the citizens. The Brigade Commander, 22 Armoured
Brigade, Sobi, Ilorin, Brig.-Gen. Idris Alkali,
made this known to newsmen after decorating,
Capt. Kolawole Bello, with his new rank. Alkali said the country was presently going
through some security challenges, and
solicited the support of members of the public
in tackling the problem. “We want to ensure a peaceful society where
everybody will go about their lawful businesses
without fear, molestation or harassment,’’ he
said. He tasked other officers of the command to
emulate their newly promoted colleague, who
he said, earned promotion through hard work
and patience. The brigade commander sued for peace among
the two major religions in the country, saying
that religion should not come into military
operations. He further appealed for oneness among
Nigerians, irrespective of religion or ethnic
background. Bello, who is the command’s Public Relations
Officer, was promoted from lieutenant to
captain and had served in various capacities in
the Nigerian Army before his appointment on
Aug. 11. (NAN)