West African peacekeepers in Sierra Leone have been told to maintain a state of vigilance after the signing of the peace treaty between the government and rebels of the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) in Lome last week, according to an ECOMOG press release.
ECOMOG Force Commander Major General Felix Mujakperuo told his troops the accord should not be used as a reason to lessen the level of the force's commitment to its duties in ensuring maximum security.
Mujakperuo added that the peace agreement signalled a sensitive phase of ECOMOG's mission in Sierra Leone and demanded a display of extreme professionalism on the part of its soldiers to achieve the ultimate intention of peace.
On the question of internally displaced people (IDPs) returning to their homes, he said security should continue to be followed while making allowance for IDPs to receive necessary assistance from aid agencies.
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