The DHQ claimed the beheading of a teacher and kidnapping of pupils were “an isolated criminal act and does not reflect the existence of any entrenched terrorist structure”.
Mr Shaibu said this during his maiden operational tour of the Theatre Command, Operation Hadin Kai, in the North-East.
Mr Ododo disclosed that he had silently declared war on criminals in the state.
Falmata Lawan, Asabe Ali and Jinkal Yama, were rescued separately on August 30, September 1 and September 2 respectively.
Another set of Book Haram fighters, together with their families, surrendered themselves on Monday, a wireless message by the army said.
It was not immediately clear whether or not the stations have started complying with the directive.
“The purported video is that of a terrorist group in Chad.”
Missiles landed in Gwange, Bulabulin, Adam Kolo, and Molai areas of the town leading to the deaths of many residents, the report stated.
Mr. Zulum, during his visit, was told that the death toll was yet to be fully ascertained.
