₦airaland Forum

Eledan:
I know you very well. You are one idiot that pushes your gullible folks to do things you will never do.

And who is more idiotic than the one who follows an "idi/ot" around?

ruggedboy01:
Chai........ my very good bro is gone

Should I follow suit

It's not a matter of IF, it's a matte of when.

Dear Igbos/Biafrans and others affected by Seun's decision, there is no need to argue or be pained as clearly that's what Seun and his advisers want, what you need to do is search for other forums that can accommodate us and our views.

Seun has exercised his right as 'owner' we can quietly exercise our rights as users.

There are several pro-Igbo/Biafran forums. Some of them may be asleep, we just have to wake them up.

Biafra is an idea that have survived many obstacles, Seun's misguided or induced ban will not stop Biafra.

Water must find it's level.


Dear friends, comrade, fellow Biafrans, do not get mad, get even! Let's be watery...

tonychristopher:
The monkeys even banned my objective submission on Biafra instead of bringing fort an intellectual debate they cowed and banned


I just don't get it blabla they are

They are not ready for reason; and can't be reasoned with. We must move on. Let's assume we are no longer part of Nairaland Nigeria. We must go back home or find a new home.

It's quite sad that Seun will take such hard-core position. I feel hes being threatened or induced. Either way, he's being compromised and I'll most likely stop commenting here or perhaps deactivate my account all together. I believe there are other more welcoming and pro-biafran/Igbo sites to spend my time.


No big deal.

It's quite sad that Seun will take such position. I'll most likely stop commenting here or perhaps deactivate my account all together. I believe there are other more welcoming and pro-biafran/Igbo site to spend my time.


No big deal.

How many groups will they dialogue with? And why waste so much time on 'dialogue', when a simple referendum will suffice?

The peaceful protests must be sustained especially now that it's having effect. The world is asking questions, we must provide answers by hitting the streets.

Ride on!

The peaceful protests have to continue until referendum date is fixed. It is the right way to go about this.

Will he sign cheques now or not? Crook!

Yeah, while the one who killed Akaluka walks free.

Only in the Zoo republic!

From the picture, it looks more like Onitsha Central Kiosk is what was burnt. The mosque is still there in the background.

Royal fathers?

How many children can they control?

The that can't reign Boko Haram and the ones that can't talk to IPOD!

It's jus a jamboree with Rochas.

This is getting more confusing by the day.

I thought the allegation against this man was that he took money for weapons that were never bought. What I see here is that the allegation is morphing to he brought in weapons 'illegally'. The aspect of handing over weapon to Boko Haram was even muted.

The National Task Force on Illegal Importation of Firearms, NATFORCE, on Tuesday threw more light into its claims that the ex-National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd), among others, allegedly aided the importation of several trailers of illegal arms and ammunitions into the country.



One of the documents made available by the NATFORCE revealed that over 22 trucks of arms, ammunitions and light weapons were imported illegally into the country within the period.

The truck numbers that allegedly brought the arms and ammunitions into the country, which were allegedly cleared by the Customs are: “LSR468KD; KTU22XM; XW136RBC; LSD21ZL; 2578A0; BDG182XF; AGI463XX; XK442AB; LSD871XL; GT2131F; GT4813R; EKY361XC; GC9570R; LND692XL; TG7974AL; XL101BDG; TG2322AN; AG1390RB; TG3492AL; XV866APP; X875EPE and AU2080RB.”
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He alleged that on the 20th of November, 2014 at Seme Border, one Col. T Isah of 242 Battalion of the Nigerian Army came to Seme Border with his men loaded in five Hilux pick-up Vans and over powered the men and officers of the National Taskforce (NATFORCE) and escorted ten trucks of Arms and Ammunition into the country.
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According to him, “Col. Isah of 242 Battalions of the Nigerian Army Lagos has always acted the script of the former NSA; the ex-CG of Custom had at about the same period personally gave ex-NSA about 30 vehicles which contained arms were subsequently sent to Kaduna and packed at Ndediko Park along Nnamdi Azikiwe Way near Mando, Kaduna State.
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“It would not be out of place if your Excellency finds time and confronts Col. Dasuki with the ownership of the said arms and ammunition as the whole incident was engineered by him and the ex-CG of Custom by name Mr. Diko.


Meanwhile, it was gathered that earlier, the NATFORCE had in a letter dated 3rd December, 2014 with Ref: NTF/R.012/PWM/056 addressed to former President Goodluck Jonathan titled, ‘Very Urgent and Confidential’; disclosed that Col. Isah and a business mogul called Sam Express were allegedly in the habit of aiding and abetting importation and release of arms, ammunitions, light weapons and contraband goods from Seme Border.

The above quote is consistent with Mr. Dasuki insistence that he procured weapons and the weapons are in the country. I don't know how this is usually done, but the blue highlight appeared to show Custom's involvement in the shipment. However, it appears that NATFORCE for whatever reason (security concern maybe) were not in the loop, hence this allegation.

Whatever the case, the duara dullard should get to the root of this matter in the interest of the zoo.

Interesting...

I don't know why that geriatric duara dullard believes he can combine the Herculean task of Petroleum Minister with the rigour of managing complex state affairs not withstanding his debilitating mental and physical state.

His selfishness and myopia is what the country is suffering from. He should resign one of the positions ASAP!

Also later on Thursday night, Mr. Usman, circulated another statement, describing the incident in Gudunbali as a “slight setback”.

How many missing/dead gallant soldiers constitute a “slight setback”?

ALEBS:
You seem to be the one who can't comprehend here. The military admitted that there was an attack, but denied the magnitude of what was being portrayed in the media. How's that a contradiction?

So what's the magnitude of casualty? Why are they not providing it if it's not as high as claimed by reporters?

ALEBS:
Yes, the military did confirm later that there was indeed and attack. They never denied that.

By the way, Premium Times never at any time claimed that any soldier died or was captured. Why is it convenient for you to believe the first report from Premium Times and then disregard a latter report from them?

You're the one deceiving yourself here, hoping to hear of the death of the 'missing' soldiers and was disappointed that nothing of such happened.

Either you can't read or you don't comprehend. Whichever the case, it's not helping you cause. Please take a deep breath, breath out, and read slowly:

Acceptance
“I have spoken with the CO (commanding officer) there even this morning and I have not heard anything of such from him. Yes, we went to Gudumbali and we were attacked and we repelled them and we are currently sorting out the situation. In war anything can happen and the operation is ongoing.”


Denial
However, later on Thursday evening, the military issued a statement describing the report of the attack as a product of “the imagination of those sympathetic to Boko Haram ways of life.”

So did the military deny the attack or not?



And here's a belated confirmation of casualties:

“The number of casualty and equipment lost as being circulated is not correct. The situation was unnecessarily blown beyond proportion to give terrorists the type of propaganda they desired,” he stated.

ALEBS:
Isn't it funny you guys want us to believe that there is a cover-up, yet the military would display their bodies openly?

“We understand they were shocked that we got to know about the incident. We stand by our story, and we will provide further details as necessary.”

- Premium Times.

They simply foil the military's attempt to cover the loss. That's what journalist do, uncover and report!

By the wau Op, since you quoted Premium Times, here is another report by them on same issue and perhaps same news item you quoted:

[size=18pt]Nigerian Army officials in contradictory claims to cover up battle with Boko Haram that left several soldiers missing[/size]

In their attempt to cover up the setback suffered by its troops in a recent battle with the extremist Boko Haram sect and discredit PREMIUM TIMES exclusive report on the matter, senior officials of the Nigerian Army have made at least four contradictory statements in the last 24 hours.

PREMIUM TIMES had exclusively and authoritatively reported that at least 105 soldiers attached to the 157 battalion went missing after they came under intense attack from Boko Haram insurgents in Gudunbali, Borno State, on Wednesday morning,

Reliable military insiders also told this newspaper that the terrorists captured a T-72 tank as well as several artillery weapons from the unit.

When PREMIUM TIMES contacted the spokesperson of the army, Sani Usman, before the story was published, he directed us to forward our enquiries to officials of 7 Division in Maiduguri.

However, the spokesperson of the 7 Division, Tukur Gusau, a colonel, also declined to comment on the matter saying the commander of the division would address a press conference on the issue later on Thursday and that it was improper for him to pre-empt his commanding officer.

However, after our story ran, Mr. Usman called our reporter to officially confirm that the attack indeed took place as reported.

“I want to confirm the incidence at Gudunbali but the details you provided were not correct. “The unit attacked is within the area of responsibility of the MNJTF and troops are now organising to counteract the attack,” he said.

However, he did not give contrary details of the attack to counter PREMIUM TIMES account of the incident. He merely added that the theatre of command would provide details during a press conference in Maiduguri later on Thursday.

During that press briefing, attended by our reporter in Maiduguri, the commander of 7 Division, Yushau Abubakar, also admitted that the troops were involved in a major clash with the insurgents. He further stated that several causalities were recorded on both sides.

“Our troops were attacked in Gudumbali where we dislodged the Boko Haram there. We had an attack and we are sorting it out. But I have not heard anything relating to what is being reported in the media, he said.

He however became evasive when pressed further for details of the attack by journalists.

“I have spoken with the CO (commanding officer) there even this morning and I have not heard anything of such from him. Yes, we went to Gudumbali and we were attacked and we repelled them and we are currently sorting out the situation. In war anything can happen and the operation is ongoing.”

However, later on Thursday evening, the military issued a statement describing the report of the attack as a product of “the imagination of those sympathetic to Boko Haram ways of life.”

“The attention of the Theatre Command Operation Lafiya Dole was drawn to an online media publication saying troops of 157 Task Force Battalion were overran by the Boko Haram terrorists in Guzamala axis of Borno state and that several personnel were killed and several others cannot be accounted for including the Commanding Officer of the Unit, the statement signed by Mr. Gusau read.

At no point in our two reports on the matter did PREMIUM TIMES say the soldiers were killed. We merely reported that they were missing.

“The Theatre Command wants to state clearly that the story is a fabrication from the imagination of those sympathetic to Boko Haram ways of life.

“Although the location of 157 Battalion was attacked last Wednesday and was subsequently repelled by the gallant troops of the Unit, the Commanding Officer of the Unit is in contact with his Brigade Commander.

“However, the unit suffered some casualties which is normal in military operations. The affected personnel sustained minor injuries but no gunshot wound was sustained by the troops.

“The number of casualty and equipment lost as being circulated is not correct. The situation was unnecessarily blown beyond proportion to give terrorists the type of propaganda they desired,” he stated.

Also later on Thursday night, Mr. Usman, circulated another statement, describing the incident in Gudunbali as a “slight setback”.

“The situation is being stabilised,” he said. “The troops have rejoined their unit for further action. The earlier media reports were exaggerated. The CO is right now with his soldiers. It is just a minor setback and such are common in military operations,” he said.

However, in all its comments on the incident, the military failed to say whether soldiers went missing at any point during the operation or not.

PREMIUM TIMES Managing Editor, Musikilu Mojeed, said Friday morning that his paper was standing by its story.

“We are not surprised by the army’s desperate attempt to confuse Nigerians,” Mr. Mojeed said.

“We understand they were shocked that we got to know about the incident. We stand by our story, and we will provide further details as necessary.”

@Op,

Keep deceiving yourself!


http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/193499-nigerian-army-officials-in-contradictory-claims-to-cover-up-battle-with-boko-haram-that-left-several-soldiers-missing.html