A former Assistant Director-General of the Department of State Services, Mohammed Ngoshe, has explained why the intelligence-driven operation that secured the rescue of abducted pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State cannot be replicated in every kidnapping case.
Explaining why similar outcomes had not been achieved in some northern states despite the capabilities of security agencies, the retired DSS chief said each operation is shaped by different circumstances.
Ngoshe stated this while speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Wednesday.
He spoke against the backdrop of questions on why the coordinated operation that led to the rescue of the Oyo victims after 56 days in captivity had not been replicated in states such as Borno, Plateau and Benue, where mass abductions and attacks have also occurred.
“You are right. There are mass abductions. But first of all, I want to address the issue of trust deficit. Nigerians, please, you should learn to trust your servicemen. These people are working hard and they are achieving successes in their own way.
