The Nigerian Navy School in Abia State has issued a stern warning to criminals in the state to stay off the state during the Yuletide period or have themselves to blame as they are fully prepared to face them.
Speaking with newsmen in Owerrinta during the 4th quarter of the quarterly route match at the naval base , the commandant of the school, Navy Captain Abdullahi Aminu, said that the navy in the state is prepared to face any challenges that criminals will come up with.
Capt Aminu said that the route match is mainly to ensure the physical fitness and combatant readiness of the officers and men of the school, stressing that apart from learning that the naval men in the state are also security ready at all times to secure life and property of the people of the state.
The Abia naval boss thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for providing them with the necessary equipment especially with the inauguration of three new naval ships, saying that with such gesture that it will go a long way in boosting the moral of the officers and men of the navy.
The school commandant said that with the new equipment provided by Mr President that the issue of maritime piracy will soon be a thing of the past as the navy will ensure proper and adequate use of the materials to put a stop to such nefarious activities along the water ways.
He commended the Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Ibok, for his foresight in ensuring that the best equipment are provided for his officers and men to work, “We want to assure him that we are ready to defend the country and any where we may find ourselves at all times.”