Rtd. Major General Babagana Monguno, NSA
The National Security Adviser, Retired Major General Babagana Monguno, says border closure will remain until the objectives behind the closure are achieved.
Monguno told journalists over the weekend that the ongoing joint task force operation in the borders will extend beyond the 28 days earlier fixed and will last till the objectives are achieved.
“There is no definite date or time that we will conclude this exercise and we start seeing positive results. This exercise is to free the country from criminal activities including smuggling and enhance the economy. It is also aimed to secure the state of livelihood”.
He added that the issue of insecurity is worsened by a porous border which gives room for smugglers and smuggling.
The NSA also called for cooperation and collaboration from neighbouring countries.
The border closure exercise was carried out in North-West, North-Central, South- West, and South-South geopolitical zones.
The joint border activity which commenced on August 21 has recorded success with the arrest of over 100 illegal migrants and 117 suspected smugglers arrested.
