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Why Army invaded Daily Trust offices by agwom(m): 4:33am On Jan 07, 2019 |
The Nigerian Army has said the Maiduguri and Abuja offices of Media Trust Limited (Publisher of Daily Trust newspaper titles) were invaded over a report that undermined national security. A statement from Army spokesman, Brigadier General Sani Usman, at 11:54pm on Sunday night said ” the Nigerian Army wishes to clarify on alleged invasion of Media Trust Headquarters in Abuja and regional office in Maiduguri.” He said, “we would like to state that soldiers of the Nigerian Army along with elements of Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies were indeed at Abuja and Maiduguri offices of the publishing company to invite the staff of the company over its lead story on Sunday Trust publication, which divulged classified military information, thus undermining national security.” He said, “In it, the newspaper disclosed details of planned military operations against the Boko Haram terrorists.” “The disclosure of classified security information amounts to a breach of national security and run contrary to Sections 1 and 2 of the Official Secrets Act. “It afforded the Boko Haram terrorists prior notice of our plans and giving them early warning to prepare against the Nigerian military, thus sabotaging the planned operations and putting the lives of troops in imminent and clear danger. “We would like to state that the invitation of those responsible for divulging military plans was done with the best of intention in order to make them realise the import of such acts to our national security. “We therefore advice all, particularly journalists, not to worry but engage in their responsive reportage and to be professional as the Nigerian Army has no intention of muzzling the press or jeopardising press freedom. “We however, wish to enjoin further that they should eschew jeopardizing national security in their reportage. “We would not tolerate situation where a publication would consistently side with terrorists and undermine our national institutions. “We wish to appeal to all, especially the media, to join hands with the Nigerian military and security forces to end terrorism and insurgency in Nigeria. “We would like to further assure that the invitation is for further investigation and if need be, all those culpable of jeopardising security operations will be prosecuted by the relevant law enforcement agency, ” the army statement read. https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/why-we-invade-daily-trust-offices-army.html
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Re: Why Army invaded Daily Trust offices by MrPresident1: 4:50am On Jan 07, 2019 |
Ndi Daily Trust, don't divulge secret information again |
Re: Why Army invaded Daily Trust offices by uyor3: 5:00am On Jan 07, 2019 |
MrPresident1: So that's enough reason to take laws into their own hands? What about getting a competent court to give the order? Are we in a military junta? 2 Likes |
Re: Why Army invaded Daily Trust offices by eunisam: 5:01am On Jan 07, 2019 |
make una go invade sambisa offensively. leave harmless civilian alone . Nigeria millitary no get plan B? once the plan A is leaked, brain don finish be dat 4 Likes |
Re: Why Army invaded Daily Trust offices by MrPresident1: 5:05am On Jan 07, 2019 |
uyor3: This is a high grade sensitive national security issue 1 Like |
Re: Why Army invaded Daily Trust offices by ipobarecriminals: 5:11am On Jan 07, 2019 |
serves them right.They shud raze down their useless office.They are Bokos informat 1 Like |
Re: Why Army invaded Daily Trust offices by ipobarecriminals: 5:15am On Jan 07, 2019 |
uyor3:let the useless Daily trust go do the same with USA Soldiers.Watch if dey nor go level 1 Like |
Re: Why Army invaded Daily Trust offices by docadams: 5:19am On Jan 07, 2019 |
uyor3: Normal comment expected from an average person. Stretch your reasoning capacity a little more broda by reading the Nigerian Official Secret act of 1962. Hereunder is a link to it https://nlipw.com/official-secrets-act/ 3 Likes |
Re: Why Army invaded Daily Trust offices by BabaCommander: 5:22am On Jan 07, 2019 |
Which plan? What's result of the ones you have been planning since 2015? Nigerian army has no shame. Boko haram is overuning your bases, carrying away weapons even torching naval bases and all you could do is to invade media house to sieze phones and computers because they are publishing your failures. Smh for Nigeria! 1 Like |
Re: Why Army invaded Daily Trust offices by Denton027: 5:25am On Jan 07, 2019 |
I've always condemned the Nigerian military for their high handedness and wreckless proclivity to thuggery and brainless actions all around... But on these one I have to agree with why they acted the way they did. This media platforms have to draw the line between doing their basic journalistic jobs and divulging classified military information to the public, ISWAP have very easy access to media tabloids and you can bet they've read all the reports about the intended military attack on them, and are definitely prepared. 2 Likes |
Re: Why Army invaded Daily Trust offices by uyor3: 5:27am On Jan 07, 2019 |
docadams: I just did. However, is it not the duty of our courts to interpret the law and subsequently make judicial prounoucemt. . .that may give legal backing to the action already taken by the military? |
Re: Why Army invaded Daily Trust offices by omonnakoda: 5:28am On Jan 07, 2019 |
MrPresident1:Maybe it is what was the purpose of the invasion and what did it achieve. From all indications it was an emotional response out of perhaps anger. We must have rule of law and we must act rationally not emotionally. The question is was there another way to deal with the issue. This approach seems very crude. The Nigerian Army is acting as if it is at war with the press It can never win that war not in the internet era. It needs to carry the press along and stop all these bully boy tactics Part of the problem is that those people heading the Army are there for the wrong reasons 4 Likes |
Re: Why Army invaded Daily Trust offices by helinues: 5:31am On Jan 07, 2019 |
See excuse oo |
Re: Why Army invaded Daily Trust offices by chriskosherbal(m): 5:32am On Jan 07, 2019 |
Let me just be reading comment here |
Re: Why Army invaded Daily Trust offices by RealityShot: 5:33am On Jan 07, 2019 |
Well done our army! after some PhePhul will claim Buhari is sending our brothers to go & die. meanwhile, Na dem dey kee dem! VOTE BUHARI for continuity |
Re: Why Army invaded Daily Trust offices by omonnakoda: 5:36am On Jan 07, 2019 |
Denton027:What did the action achieve The correct approach is to educate and collaborate with the press. If the press know what the Army are doing then ISWAP do already besides thiis is the purported reason does not mean it is true. There is nothing so "Top secret" in the so called report. We have seen more serious wars in Iraq ,Syria and Afghanistan with embedded reporters and more detailed reporting so the Nigerian Army should spare us the bullshit. A sensible Army could even use the press for disinformation. There is no justification for this because it achieves NOTHING good for the Army and much negative PR We can only measure its usefulness and justification by outcome. We are now in the internet era. How many people can they arrest 1 Like |
Re: Why Army invaded Daily Trust offices by sean079: 5:59am On Jan 07, 2019 |
War strategies involve concealing information about your next plan or moves from the external party. This shows that moles are within the military. If newspaper is aware about their next moves as such boko haram is already aware. Military are just victimizing the press rather than to look inward find the moles among themselves and tightening every loose ends to avoid information leaking out. During the arab israeli war, one of the plus for the israeli was that even soldiers participating did not know the day israeli military attack would be carried out. Hence, attacked on Egyptian military base was swift, fast and highly succesful. That was the strategy that won the war for the israeli, not any support from prayer. Adequate planning and good strategy will win any war |
Re: Why Army invaded Daily Trust offices by omonnakoda: 6:10am On Jan 07, 2019 |
docadams: There is no need posting links randomly The Nigerian Army has no law enforcement power under our law. None whatsoever They are not the police. because we have lived under military government for so long many are ignorant of this. The Nigerian Army has no legal power to raid press offices in Abuja to take away computers If the Nigerian Army are unhappy with civillians they can either make a complaint to the police or go to court. Let us assume that the law was broken .What remedy or solution lies in raiding the office The action was unlawful After all the raiding drama they will still have to go to court to get justice or is the idea to make the journalist do frog jumps as usual What did they hope to achieve with the raids The actual raiding achieved nothing more that a crude show of force 1 Like |
Re: Why Army invaded Daily Trust offices by Larryfest(m): 6:23am On Jan 07, 2019 |
It just shows how loose the Nigerian army is or how did daily trust get the info cause am sure they didn't get it from boko haram someone within the army let the info out to the press so the army should focus more on the snitch within them.. |
Re: Why Army invaded Daily Trust offices by ibnzubair(m): 6:32am On Jan 07, 2019 |
My question is, how did this information get to the press in the first place? |
Re: Why Army invaded Daily Trust offices by docadams: 7:48am On Jan 07, 2019 |
omonnakoda: He said, “we would like to state that soldiers of the Nigerian Army along with elements of Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies were indeed atwereja and Maiduguri offices of the publishing company to invite the staff of the company over its lead story on Sunday Trust Now its time to go and open that link and read all about the act. Reading it won't kill you. |
Re: Why Army invaded Daily Trust offices by docadams: 8:07am On Jan 07, 2019 |
uyor3: From the army account, they went for the arrest with the NPF and other sister agencies (likely DSS). The act says a senior police officer is to issue warrant of arrest. Let's not forget that this is just an arrest. |
Re: Why Army invaded Daily Trust offices by RoyalUc(m): 8:51am On Jan 07, 2019 |
ibnzubair: What is the duty of the press in the first place? How do they get or are supposed to get information? Which should come first; publishing sensitive information for gains or supporting the military the best way they can for the sake of national security and development? |
Re: Why Army invaded Daily Trust offices by ibnzubair(m): 9:02am On Jan 07, 2019 |
RoyalUc: Information get to them when those involved reveal such. If the press gets information about the details of a planned attack, then it must have come from the military and hence, the military should be responsible for the leakage. I'm not in support of the press here, but I believe the military should have been more responsible |
Re: Why Army invaded Daily Trust offices by RoyalUc(m): 9:21am On Jan 07, 2019 |
ibnzubair: I agree with you that the military should have been more responsible, but according to the report we are debating on, they said; "the invitation of those responsible for divulging military plans was done with the best of intention in order to make them realise the import of such acts to our national security." they went to invite those involved. You said, "If the press gets information about the details of a planned attack, then it must have come from the military and hence, the military should be responsible for the leakage." we all know there will always be a 'betrayer' in any group, but as responsible corporate citizens, would it be wise to publish information capable of jeopardizing the efforts of the military? Would you say the military is not trying the much they can in the fight against BH? |
Re: Why Army invaded Daily Trust offices by RoyalUc(m): 9:29am On Jan 07, 2019 |
The media should be more sensitive and selective about the information they publish especially when it comes to National security and integration. That's what professionalism is all about |
Re: Why Army invaded Daily Trust offices by ibnzubair(m): 10:08am On Jan 07, 2019 |
RoyalUc: Considering that I'm not an expert in warfare, I can't say that |
Re: Why Army invaded Daily Trust offices by omonnakoda: 10:25am On Jan 07, 2019 |
docadams:I read it They said they were there to invite DID YOU READ Is inviting the same as seizing phones and computers? You are a buffoon There is no provision in law for the Army to do this NONE Along with elements still indicates an Army led operation You interpret that wiith whatever brain you have . Even the police need a court order to do this So please stop ridiculing yourself This is not a military goverhment or maybe it is and we are kidding ourselves So saying the police was there means what? The police can go into a bank and empty the vault? The question is What does the law say? Get a search warrant. Only the President can order such an operation under state of emergency but it is so common place now jokers like you come around talking nonsense Is Borno state under martial law? |
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