The Nigerian Army Sunday says it will no longer tolerate  the continued disturbing, senseless killings and wanton destruction of properties in Adamawa, Benue and  Taraba States. 

 In a statement signed by the Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier-General Texas Chukwu, the Army strongly warned  the perpetrators of these crimes to desist forthwith. 

 “The Nigerian Army in conjunction with sister services and other security agencies are working assiduously to identify and arrest all those involved regardless of their disposition in the society including government functionaries. 

 “We would like to unequivocally reiterate that the Army Headquarters warns the arsonists and the killers to stop or face decisive action by troops.  Our Rules of Engagement (ROE) is clear on arson and murder, therefore, no such criminal acts would be allowed in any of the aforementioned states”, the release stated.

 It further reminded the public  that when troops are called out for internal security operations, they are not to joke or persuade anyone, adding that  commanders on the ground have been advised  to take decisive  actions or face court martial.