BEVERLY HILLS, October 05, (THEWILL) – The Army yesterday said it is determined to find the missing Maj.-Gen. Idris Alkali (rtd) dead or alive.
A statement by Deputy Director of Public Relations, 3rd Armoured Division, Maxwell Khobe cantonment, Rukuba, Plateau State, Col. Kayode Ogunsanya, said: “Security operation is ongoing in Dura community of Du District, Jos South Local Government Area.
“The aim of the operation is to find the missing officer either dead or alive; if alive, he will be reunited with his family and if dead, will be given a befitting military burial.
“Headquarters 3rd division urges the people of Dura Du to give credible information about the whereabouts of the missing general as handsome reward awaits a credible informant.”
The Army has also offered cash rewards to residents of Jos who will provide information that will lead to the whereabouts of General Alkali.
“Since the commencement of the search and rescue operation as directed by Army Headquarters the following have been discovered in the abandoned mining pit,” he continued.
“On September 28, a black Toyota Corolla car with number plates KWARA MUN 670 AA, a white T-shirt with Nigerian Army logo and the general’s name inscribed on it as well as a pair of canvass belonging to the missing senior officer were found.
“On October 2, a white Toyota Hiace bus with number plates PLATEAU RYM 307 XA, reported missing with the driver on June 24 and a red Rover car, number plates BAUCHI AG 645 TRR, reported to have been buried along with the occupants on 31 January 31, were also found.”
