Flush Out Criminals Disturbing Peace In South-east, Irabor Charges Troops

Lucky Irabor, chief of defence staff, has mandated the troops of Operation Udoka to redouble their efforts and flush out criminal elements destabilising peace and businesses in the south-east states.

Irabor spoke on Tuesday while addressing the troops at the headquarters of the Nigerian army 82 division in Enugu.

The defence chief praised the troops for a “very successful operation leading to violence-free, fair and credible elections in the south east”.

“You are mandated to flush out the criminal elements disturbing the peace and socio-economic well-being of the south-east

“From the briefs, I have been receiving from the general officer commanding 82 division, who is the overall commander of the operation and other field commanders, I am proud of your conduct during the general election.

“I say well done to you for your effectiveness and commitment that led to a resounding success during the general election.

“However, it is not over yet, I want you to redouble your efforts and get ready for more serious work to see that pockets of insecurity in the South-east by criminal elements are totally checked.”