The Federal Government Wednesday denied knowledge of a
report which claimed that the over 200 school girls
kidnapped from Chibok community by members of Boko-
Haram sect about one year ago have been killed.
The Coordinator of National Information Centre (NIC), Mr
Mike Omeri, who stated this during a security briefing in
Abuja, maintained that all hope on rescuing the girls alive is
not lost yet.
He urged Nigerians to be hopeful as recovery of the
captured towns and villages by Boko Haram were still
ongoing by the Nigerian Troops, urging people to disregard
speculations.
Omeri said; “The search for Chibok girls continues and that
is why even with capture of Bama and the rest, security and
military have never relent, and until it is concluded, we
cannot begins to believe speculation.
“I think the one year anniversary is next week, and we hope
to give a comprehensive report on what we know so far, and
how far the searching has gone.
“So, the assurance I will give you, is that everywhere is
being combed and whatever element we found will be
revealed to appropriate authority and nobody is going to
keep anything secret.”
He also urged Nigerians to be vigilant during the
Saturday Governorship and States House of Assembly
elections.
He said military will also be ready to subdue any form of
attack from the terror group.
Omeri assured that the Nigerian military will be on ground in
the troubled states to ensure a peaceful election.
He urged Nigerians especially those in the area where the
military has been battling the Boko Haram to remain calm
and vigilant.
His words: “Recall that in our statement on the eve of the
Presidential and National Assembly elections, we reiterated
to Nigerians the need to exercise the highest level of
vigilance and also scrutinize the activities of unknown and
strange persons within their environment.
“In respect of the forthcoming Governorship and State
Assembly Elections, we remind the citizens to maintain a
similar level of vigilance and caution to ensure a peaceful
and incident – free exercise.
“As efforts are being made to ensure a hitch – free
exercise, the NIC wishes to reassure Nigerians, especially
those living in communities that recently experienced some
security challenges arising from the activities of Boko
Haram resurgence, that our military and security forces are,
more than ever, very ready to ensure the protection of lives
and property, while securing the country’s territorial
integrity.
Speaking further on the fight against insurgents, the NIC
Coordinator said the Nigerian military will continue to
safeguard the communities which were reclaimed from
Boko Haram attack, as those communities are still
vulnerable to attacks.
”Lately, there have been reported cases of surprise attacks
on some communities in the North East by the Boko Haram,
but the recent siege on Alagarno, a well-known and
strategic Boko Haram stronghold, has dealt a severe blow
on the operations of the insurgent group which is
experiencing its last days in the region.
“In a situation such as presently exists in the area, there is a
high tendency for the insurgent group to suddenly aim at
soft targets to destabilize communities which are regaining
normalcy.
“However, the Nigerian military has continued to bring the
situation under control and also safeguard the lives and
property of citizens, while humanitarian assistance is being
provided by appropriate authorities.
“The NIC, therefore, calls on Nigerians, particularly those
living in the affected communities, to continue to support
the efforts of our military and security forces at restoring
normalcy in the area,” Omeri added.

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Nonsense

How did they get to know whether the girls are alive or not? Nigeria is in a mess.