LAGOSIANS have nothing to fear in terms of security of lives and property, military authorities assured at
an Air Force regimental dinner in the city on Sunday.
This was according to the Flag Officer Commanding the Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Ibok Ibas, who was the special guest of honor at the Air Force event.
Admiral Ibas cited the recent aborted attempt by suspected Boko Haram members to target 16 designated landmarks in Lagos as a clear indication that the military is on guard to thwart efforts to undermine security in Lagos.
Sunday’s regimental dinner was hosted by the Air Officer Commanding, Logistics Command, AVM. Aminu Adamu.
Ibas noted that but for intelligence report gathered by security agencies, including the State Security Service, the sect had attempted to plant terrorists cells in the South West with Lagos as its headquarters.
According to him, the recent failed attempt to target Lagos in a coordinated bomb attempt is an unfortunate reminder that evil men do not rest.
“Evil men do not rest, so we must always be at an alert in protecting the territorial integrity of Nigeria.
“True, Nigeria is faced with diverse challenges which challenges its autonomy.
“Therefore, there is hardly an arm of the armed forces that is not contributing to this effort.
“It is also glad to note that the armed forces and sister services are working together in inter-agency cooperation, information gathering and sharing.”
Commending the efforts of officers and men of the force, he stressed that the Air Force was committed to ensuring that the activities of evil men were curtailed to the barest minimum.
The highlight of the dinner was the ritual toast to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Goodluck Jonathan.