Crazy operation! You invaded a newspaper office because you suspected they are siding terrorists. Where did their so called public relation guys school? Have they investigated how their information leaked? This is why its counterproductive to appoint people sensitive positions on nepotistic ground. Kai Nigeria.

Randy100:
It is now that I know that Nigerian army is very stupid. Who leaked the information to Dailytrust? Instead of finding the leaker they are busy chasing a wild goose. Anyway I don't beleive this their useless story.

How can they find their staff that leak the classify information?

Ozor03:
The military has been compromised!! Indeed the soldiers were not wrong about their operations being sabotaged! How the hell did the press get such a sensitive info in the first place

DAT DOESN'T GIVE D ARMY ANY CONSTITUTIONAL POWERS 2 MUZZLE DER WAY INTO MEDIA N DO WAT DEY DID.

MSRA:


The 'official secrets act' is that in the Nigerian Constitution?

According to Vanguard Newspapers:

Enacted on September 1962, the Official Secret Act provides for the protection of official information.

The act specifically provides for the protection of sensitive official information, among others.

The act provides that any person charged with an offence under the foregoing subsection shall, unless the contrary is proved, be deemed to have acted for a purpose prejudicial to the security of Nigeria.

Yes. Any well read civil servant will tell you this exists.

UncleJudax:

Truth indeed. You guys are purely sychophantic.

What is democracy without the rule of law?

Buhari, just like Abacha go be history some day.

You are clearly bereft of normal reasoning capabilities.

National security is the sole responsibility of the President and he has the right to take unilateral decisions in this regard.

In USA the FBI and CIA often act outside the boundaries of the rule of law for the sake of the national security.

Its like you saying, Shekau as a person deserves bail when caught so if the courts grant him bail, it must be honoured in the name of rule of law.

Or you saying Osama Bin Laden should have been captured and not killed because he has the right to live under the rule of law.

Think right so you can talk right

Hhhmmm....my guys you've acted dumb and unprofessional. You guys fall my hands big time but can't blame you because when you serve under a tyrant either as uniform personnel or civilian you will definitely act as a tyrant one way or the other.

I expect the army to do all things possible to identify who leaked the information to the newspaper company first before making any move. The editors are not millitary so how do they get such secret millitary information and released them to the public

Army pls on these particular issue you fall my hand I must be honest.

TGM2015:

How can they find their staff that leak the classify information?

It is called investigation.

So lame! So useless! So senseless! So clueless an excuse.Anyway Nigeria is currently being rule by a tyrannt.

Guide777:
Crazy operation! You invaded a newspaper office because you suspected they are siding terrorists. Where did their so called public relation guys school? Have they investigated how their information leaked? This is why its counterproductive to appoint people sensitive positions on nepotistic ground. Kai Nigeria.

If they did not arrest those who leaked the information how would they be able to investigate and get the source who leaked it to them?

Or you think the source will just present himself to the army and say I did it?

Make una dey try use una brain small

The Army is sooo wrong, toooo wrong!
They have now made Daily Trust to gain the sympathy of the people for leaking sensitive information that could seriously impact the security of the nation.
They(Army) shouldn't have gone this way at all.
You do not kill your child for trying to sell your house.
If the Army had gone the civilized way, they could have even sued Daily Trust for treason.

jrusky:
Hhhmmm....my guys you've acted dumb and unprofessional you guys fall my hands bug time but can't blame you because when you serve under a tyrant either as uniform personnel or civilian you will definitely act as a tyrant one way or the other.

I expect the army to do all things possible to identify who leaked the information to the newspaper company first before making any move

You already know the recipient of the leaked info. Get the recipient and you easily get the source. Simple as ABC

Corrinthians:
Which useless freedom when people's lives are at stake?

Were you a resident of Bornu, would you open your mouth and say this nonsense?

Its still not the right thing to do. The Military shoyld have behaved better.

If the press is not free the we are all in trouble my dear

PDP news paper

Zanotee:


A whole Director of Army Public Relations doesn't know the difference between "Advise and Advice".

Is English language itself not a problem?,Mr grammar!.

gare:


You are very wicked, they will visit you very soon, for contesting matters of National security

hypertension:


Its still not the right thing to do. The Military shoyld have behaved better.

If the press is not free the we are all in trouble my dear

There is no such thing as ABSOLUTE press freedom in the face of classified national security issues

solaugo1:
CLARIFICATION ON INVITATION OF MEDIA TRUST STAFF BY THE SECURITY AGENCIES



The Nigerian Army wishes to clarify on alleged invasion of Media Trust Headquarters in Abuja and regional office in Maiduguri. 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.

In it, the newspaper made 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 operations security will be prosecuted by the relevant law enforcement agency.

You are please requested to disseminate this information to the public through your medium.

Thank you for your kind cooperation.

SANI KUKASHEKA USMAN
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations

Source - https://news.assure.ng/why-we-invade-daily-trust-newspaper-offices-nigerian-army-press-statement/

nothing good will ever come form our military. How can u tame a mission classified yet is on newspaper.

Happy birthday to me

Nigerian military wear bullet proof to raid media office but when dem want to fight terrorist na t shirt or round neck polo dem go wear,the pettiness of the Nigerian army is why they are performing poorly in this fight against this insurgents.

Officialpdpnig:


If they did not arrest those who leaked the information how would they be able to investigate and get the source who leaked it to them?

Or you think the source will just present himself to the army and say I did it?

Make una dey try use una brain small

They did not just arrest persons, they invaded and sealed off their HQ, and their offices in Lagos and Maiduguri. Besides, did they get any court order for the arrests? I guess NO

Randy100:
It is now that I know that Nigerian army is very stupid. Who leaked the information to Dailytrust? Instead of finding the leaker they are busy chasing a wild goose. Anyway I don't beleive this their useless story.

it is not easy to find the person that leaked the information but when the reporter is arrested, he will surely point to who gave him the information

Na reaaaal wa

Randy100:
It is called investigation.

When you know the meaning of investigation, you can revisit my question. Thank you.

crownwealth:
This administration has been reduced to media government where every single plan is being published in the media, including all EFCC trials and military plans.

So, what has changed ?

I wonder how you will succeed with this thick bitterness around your heart, bro I advise you take some cardiovascular therapy

rozayx5:
Nonsense


Its classified


And its on newspapers

And even on the streets

Clowns in uniform

Is like u dont know how the media works, am sure they bribe one soldiers to get that information, when I saw that news online, I knew theres no way the army will release such information unless they are really dumb.

IBIPHIL:


it is not easy to find the person that leaked the information but when the reporter is arrested, he will surely point to who gave him the information

That is why I said they are stupid. Look at the number of soldiers that invaded dailytrust. This is suppose to be a secret mission and the masses won't even know and they will find their leakers.

Randy100:
It is now that I know that Nigerian army is very stupid. Who leaked the information to Dailytrust? Instead of finding the leaker they are busy chasing a wild goose. Anyway I don't beleive this their useless story.

How do u think they will get who leaked the information?
Is to arrest the reporter and ask him how he got it, simple.

SultanYoung:
I wonder how you will succeed with this thick bitterness around your heart, bro I advise you take some cardiovascular therapy

Mohomodu Buhari needs this advise of yours. Very bitter & unforgiving man.

This is comical nothing 'classified' about the released information and the military doesn't have legal powers to invade one's office not even the police has such as they would need a search warrant from a court of competent jurisdiction

Randy100:
It is now that I know that Nigerian army is very stupid. Who leaked the information to Dailytrust? Instead of finding the leaker they are busy chasing a wild goose. Anyway I don't beleive this their useless story.

so how best to find the leaker if not to get the editor name his or her source?