CDS orders NDA to investigate the premises attack; DHQ denies that personnel were sleeping during the attack

The Nigeria Defence Academy has established a board of inquiry to determine the remote and immediate cause(s) of the security breach that led to Monday’s attack, as well as to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Major General Benjamin Sawyerr, Director of Defence Information, said in a press release on Wednesday that the board of inquiry was set up by the NDA authorities on the Chief of Defence Staff’s directive.
Any personnel found guilty, according to the DDI, will face sanctions.

Meanwhile, the DHQ has reacted angrily to reports in an online news outlet that personnel on duty at the NDA’s CCTV monitoring room were sleeping when bandits attacked the officers’ quarters, killing two officers and kidnapping one more.

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“The Nigerian Armed Forces wishes to state categorically that the allegation is false, and thus challenge the Cable Online to publish forthwith verifiable proof of personnel sleeping during the incident,” according to the DDI.

“It is thus critical to warn the Cable Online media against being used as a propaganda tool by enemies of our beloved country. The Cable Online should not consciously or unconsciously collaborate with these unscrupulous elements in spreading unverified stories about the unfortunate event at NDA Kaduna, tarnishing the good image and reputation of AFN personnel in the eyes of the general public.

“It’s worth noting that the AFN is a professional force made up of highly trained personnel dedicated to protecting the lives and property of all Nigerians,” says the statement.

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“Let me take this opportunity to reiterate that the NDA authorities, acting on the Chief of Defence Staff’s directive, have established a board of inquiry to determine the remote and immediate cause(s) of the security breach, with the goal of sanctioning any personnel found culpable and preventing future occurrences.

“Let me also assure you that we will keep you updated as events unfold, as we are all aware that the search for the abducted officer is still ongoing. The Nigerian Armed Forces will continue their operations to ensure that all those responsible for the heinous act are brought to justice.”