Authorities of the Nigerian Defense Headquaters (NDH) has solicited the cooperation of the civilian population to ensure the success of military operations in some part of the country.

Chief of Defense Staff Adm. Ola Ibrahim made the call in a statement to reporters in Abuja on Tuesday, adding that the cooperation was necessary to minimize friction.

Ibrahim said the military seeks the cooperation of civilians in all its operations, noting that the military's modus operandi often brings about friction, but the military will do its best to improve the relations.

The defense chief said his office would devise plan that would bring the civilian population and military closer in all operations to avoid suspicion.

President Goodluck Jonathan declared a state of emergency last week in three north-eastern states, after an insurgency by the militant group Boko Haram.

The Nigerian leader also directed Ibrahim to deploy more troops to the three states of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe.