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.
You are please requested to disseminate this information to the public through your medium.
Thank you for your kind and usual cooperation.
Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations
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