The Cable
Faruk Yahaya, chief of army staff, has advised staff members of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) not to be discouraged by the recent attack on the academy.
On August 24, gunmen had invaded the NDA premises in Kaduna.
The attack resulted in the death of two officers, while one other officer was kidnapped.
According to a statement issued on Wednesday by Bashir Jajira, NDA spokesman, Yahaya gave the advice when he visited the academy on Tuesday.
The army chief also promised that the perpetrators of the attack would be brought to justice.
“The COAS said he was in the Academy to obtain a firsthand brief on the recent security breach, and reassure the Commandant and staff of the Academy of the Nigerian Army’s support and solidarity in the fight against insecurity,” the statement reads.
“The COAS further commended the Commandant NDA, the GOC 1 Division, the Air Officer Commanding Air Training Command and heads of other security agencies in Kaduna State in the ongoing efforts to ensure the safe return of the abducted officer.
