cogitoErgo: African leaders are slow to act because they are taking their time to think hard b4 they act!

taharqa: @OP, Nigerian and Senegalese troops are already in Mali

Nigeria denies sending troops to Mali
January 12, 2013 11:50 AM

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In this Nov. 24, 2012 photo, soldiers from a Malian army special unit carry their weapons following a training exercise in the Barbe military zone, in Mopti, Mali. (AP Photo/Francois Rihouay)

LAGOS: Nigeria has not sent troops to Mali despite claims that it was backing the country's army in an offensive against Islamists who control the country's north, a defence spokesman said Saturday.

"We have not sent anything," Colonel Mohammed Yerima told AFP. "Nothing. We have responded that we are going to send troops."

Yerima could not provide further details on when troops might be deployed or how many. Nigeria has previously spoken of sending 600 troops to take part in an African force to help Mali's army win back the country's north.

A spokesman for Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Mali's army said Nigerian and Senegalese forces were involved in Friday's offensive which was backed by French air power. Dakar has however also denied having any troops there.

The UN Security Council has approved a 3,000-strong force, but it is not expected to be ready to deploy before September.

The chairman of the west African bloc ECOWAS on Friday authorised the immediate deployment of troops, but gave no further details on how or when it would occur.

In a statement on Saturday, the head of the ECOWAS commission said "measures will be taken to implement this decision."

Nigeria has the largest military in the 15-nation Economic Community of West African States, but it is also battling an insurgency by Islamist extremist group Boko Haram in its northern and central regions.

The Islamists' advance in Mali has raised fears that the country could provide a safe haven for Al Qaeda-linked extremists, posing a threat to the region as well as Europe and beyond.

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Source: http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/International/2013/Jan-12/201991-nigeria-denies-sending-troops-to-mali.ashx

Ozonna:

Maybe we sent our special forces unit and its suppose to be a secret. Remember that it is being alleged that Boko Haram also have a base there.

Ozonna:

Maybe we sent our special forces unit and its suppose to be a secret. Remember that it is being alleged that Boko Haram also have a base there.

EFX001: @OP, the French media (france24) are currently reporting the presence of Nigerian special operations troops in Mali, na form where they bring am? Also the French defence minster confirmed the presence of 'their Nigerian counterparts' Guys please do your research well before posting.

onatisi:
i dont support this notion.if they have sent any troops they will say in order to encourage other ecowas countries to do the same

“The technical staff from the Nigerian air force are already on the ground in Mali,” Nigerian presidency spokesman Reuben Abati told AFP. “They are not fighters; they are technical staff.”

He added the commander of the planned African-led force, a Nigerian, was also in Mali.

A Nigerian defence spokesman had earlier said the country had not sent any troops to Mali. Abati maintained the statement was “factually correct to the extent that the Nigerian troops are not yet on the ground. The foot soldiers are not yet there.”

ocelot2006:

'ever heard of the term "OPSEC"? Btw, the Nigerian Airforce is already on ground, 'though sorties flown are reconnaissance only, for now.

Dede1: If the so-called Malian rebels are fighting for an independent nation out of Mali, the moronic jerks such as French and other Africans should stay away from the debacle. The people fighting for independence have every right to do so. I will always support the deconstruction of 1884 European partition of Africa.

Dede1: If the so-called Malian rebels are fighting for an independent nation out of Mali, the moronic jerks such as French and other Africans should stay away from the debacle. The people fighting for independence have every right to do so. I will always support the deconstruction of 1884 European partition of Africa.

onatisi: while African leaders are still wasting and delaying time in helping Mali to fight her rebels france has already started the initiative and taken action, why is it that African leaders are always slow to react to matters of urgen

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-20991723

EFX001: UN chief: France, Senegal and Nigeria helping Mali
Last updated Sat 12 Jan 2013
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UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon confirmed France, Senegal and Nigeria have responded to the President of Mali's appeal for help to counter an offensive by al Qaida-linked militants who control the north of the country and are moving south.

Speaking in an interview with the Associated Press, the UN chief said assisting Mali's forces is "very important".
http://www.itv.com/news/update/2013-01-12/un-chief-france-senegal-and-nigeria-helping-mali/

So, my fellow Nigerian's who do you believe? COVERT ACTION is the way to go. The Nigerian army deployed secretly to Mali. Please say a little prayer for or warrior HEROES

homerac7:

spot on!

it would be naive to claim that Nigeria has not been present there, yet wrong to claim that Nig troops hav been there. Knw that before the technical plan was drafted and submitted to UN Security Council, extensive "recce" was done alongside on d spot covert assessments. beyond then, i readiness for subsequent deployment, more tedious recce is embarked upon; it is the basis for drawing up the finel Order of Battle, "ORBAT". so in essence, Nigerian military and intelligence operatives have been crawling around the terrains of Mali since long before today, but no combat group is on site yet, hence the denial.

bookface:


LoL! This reeks of ignorance. The Malian rebels are the Nigerian version of Boko Haram and an extension of Al-qaeida. You know, the same group of people who will like to impose Islamic faith and Shariah laws on the rest of the world? Now if this fits perfectly into your definition of "fighting for independence", then you may as well carry banners of protest against the federal government's war on Boko Haram. Otherwise, would it be too much if i ask you to shut the f**k up and stop spewing so much tosh on the forum? Thank you.

EFX001:

Fighting for an Independent nation with the sue of terrorism is not allowed and should never be allowed. Anyways, no so your brain reach sha!