STF DISMISSES 6 SOLDIERS IN PLATEAU STATE

04 February 2013 http://scannewsnigeria.com/news/stf-dismiss-six-soldiers-in-plateau-state/ Commander of the Special Task Force (STF) Operation Safe Haven, Major-General Henry Ayoola, has disclosed that no fewer than six soldiers have been dismissed since he assumed the command of the STF about a year ago. The revelation came at the weekend as a result of continuing murderous attacks on communities in Plateau State and the constant accusations of the STF that the force was masterminding some of the attacks. No few than six soldiers have been dismissed for violating the rules of engagement. General Ayoola, at the weekend rounding off the peace tour in Jos South council flash points in the state. But the command exonerates itself from complicity. General Ayoola dismissed insinuations that the STF has taken sides in the crises in the state, explaining that STF under his command has never been involved in creating mayhem in the state, but rather mitigating the crises. He said, “any member of the STF who fails to carry out his or her duties as stipulated must be punished in accordance with military laws which are very stringent.” He restated that since he assumed office as commander of the STF, six soldiers have been dismissed for laxity of duty.