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Nigerian Army Break Silence Over Criticism Of Her Activities by chibliss212: 8:20pm On Jan 03, 2019 |
MILITARY ISSUES ARE NOT ALL COMERS AFFAIRS
1. The Nigerian Army (NA) has observed with concern
the recent negative reportage and criticisms of her
activities in the social and mainstream media
especially as it relates to equipment and attacks on
troops’ locations in Operation LAFIYA DOLE. It is
further observed that some individuals and groups in
and outside Nigeria have been making false claims
and allegations that Boko Haram terrorists are better
equipped than the Armed Forces Nigeria (AFN).
Nothing can be further from the truth as the AFN have
universally accepted doctrines, are better trained,
equipped and well -motivated. Therefore, there is no
basis for comparison between the Nigerian soldier and
the Boko Haram terrorists. Whereas the Nigerian
military system is voluntary and enlistment or
commission are borne out of patriotism and love for
the country, the terrorists on the other hand are
indoctrinated and in most cases coerced to take up
arms against the state and humanity.
2. These issues are further exacerbated by a section of
the media, possibly at the behest of some disgruntled
elements in the society. The attacks on NA troops are
not as a result of superior arms or equipment, rather it
is due to the use of psychological weapon which is as
good as any lethal weapons. The psychological
attacks have been further aggravated by some
unpatriotic elements in the society that take joy and
pride in propagating such falsehoods.
3. It is surprising that some Nigerians, for whatever
mundane reasons, would compare a group of
confused and misguided elements operating under the
influence of drugs and warped ideologies to NA troops.
It will be necessary to observe that unlike the NA, the
terrorists live amongst the populace and used that
opportunity to spread their propaganda. NA fights
according to set down ROE while the BHT does not.
Also, while the NA seeks to protect lives and
properties, the renegades seek to destroy same.
4. Our conviction is that these negative comments
about the NA are aimed at demoralizing the troops and
breaking its cohesion. They are borne out of selfish,
political and unpatriotic reasons with a view to
bringing down the government of the day. We totally
condemn and reject the insinuations that the BHT are
better equipped than the NA. Rather, we are bold to
say and re-affirm that NA troops are better trained,
equipped and better motivated than the rag-tag BHT.
Indeed, there are no basis for comparison.
5. It should be realized that the use of psychological
attack on the NA is as potent as the use of arms and
ammunition. Unfortunately, the psychological attacks
are not being waged against the NA by the BHT alone
but also by some misguided elements both within and
out of the country, either under the guise of
humanitarian and Human Rights concerns or low
morale. Far from that, most of these false allegations
were based on selfish and mostly political reasons by
unpatriotic elements. Despite extant rules, these group
of persons discuss highly classified military issues
which they are mostly ignorant about on various media
platforms. Indeed, those who should know better are
the ones perpetrating these acts. The psychological
effects of spreading misinformation and fake news are
grievous and inimical to national security and should
not be allowed to continue. Conduct prejudicial to
military discipline and cowardice as being exhibited by
few misguided soldiers should not be misconstrued as
a failure on the part of the military or the government.
6. Military equipment and welfare are known issues in
the NA, and when such problems are observed,
appropriate steps are taken to remedy them. The
President has provided for NA in terms of welfare and
equipment. Nigerians are enjoined to note that military
issues are not all comers’ affairs. The Nigerian Army
will always address its challenges and will take charge
of any issue without any external prompting, criticism
or condemnation. We will remain responsive and
professional in the discharge of our constitutional
responsibilities.
7. You are please requested to disseminate this
information to the public through your medium.
8. Thank you for your kind cooperation.
SANI KUKASHEKA USMAN
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
3rd January 2019 |
Re: Nigerian Army Break Silence Over Criticism Of Her Activities by Nobody: 8:25pm On Jan 03, 2019 |
The NA at the moment is nothing but a federal boys scout that is currently carrying out operation loot the nation. |
Re: Nigerian Army Break Silence Over Criticism Of Her Activities by alfaman3: 8:28pm On Jan 03, 2019 |
A whole army reduced to telling stories that touch. |
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