Some Military officers believed to be working with some
civilians to launch a smear campaign on the Nigerian Army and the person of the
Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen Tukur Buratai, are being interrogated by the Army
according to the statement by the acting spokesperson of the Army, Col Sani
Usman. Read the statement after the cut...
“The Nigerian Army has received
report of some elements both within the Nigerian Army and outside, especially through
the use of the social media circle to ridicule the Nigerian Army and the person
of the Chief of Army Staff for reasons best known to them. They intend to
execute this plan as from next month, December 2015, using all means possible;
lies, fabricating baseless stories, falsehood, publishing and broadcasting them
through some designated print and electronic media, most especially the Social
Media. The Nigerian Army has identified some of the officers involved and their
collaborators. The officers are being investigated to unravel their motive and
motivation. The public and the media are please requested to be careful and
wary of these disgruntled persons. They should please disregard any such
material from them.
The Nigerian Army holds the media in high esteem. The
Nigerian media is one of the best in the world and have consistently been
partners in progress and very supportive, understanding and cooperative with
the Nigerian Army especially in the fight against terrorism and insurgency.
This at times comes at the risk of their personal safety and corporate
existence. The role of the media in nation building and conflict resolution,
peace building and social responsibility is never in doubt. They have proven to
be very important stakeholders in our collective efforts to restore peace and
stability in our great nation.
With this and so many other things, the media, especially
the online publications, should not be involved or lured into such dubious
campaign. As always, our doors are open for clarification, enquiries and
reactions on any issue concerning the Nigerian Army before filing or
publicizing such stories. It is imperative to note that the fight against Boko
Haram terrorists is at critical stage, any attack on the Nigerian Army will be
counter productive and serious distraction on the fight against terrorism and
insurgency. More so, as we are busy trying to defeat Boko Haram terrorists
based on the given presidential mandate. Consequent upon this, we are calling
on all Nigerians not to fall prey to their campaign of calumny. This is because
their evil intents would be distractive and capable of reversing the gains on
the fight against Boko Haram Terrorists.
Therefore, all hands must be on deck
to ensure the defeat of Boko Haram terrorists and safety of lives and property
in our country before the end of the year”
Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman Acting Director Army Public
Relations
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