Army threatens actions against subversive publications

The Nigerian Army on Monday said it would begin to monitor and
take actions against masterminds of subversive propagandists for
their false publications designed to dampen the morale of troops on
the war fronts.

Its Director of Public Relations Brig. Gen Sani Usman also
raised alarm at attempts to politicise and derail the on-going
fight against terrorism and insurgency in the country.

According to him some disgruntled elements are recycling video
clips and old interviews of disgruntled soldiers as well as
inaccurate reports on the ongoing operations to create sense of
insecurity in the country.

The army threatened the law will take its course against people
behind such concerted efforts to ridicule the efforts of the
military in ensuring peace and security of the country.

Usman said: “The Nigerian Army has noted with great concern the
concerted efforts by some unpatriotic elements to politicise and
derail the ongoing fight against terrorism and insurgency in the
country.

“This is manifested in the recent systematic releases and
recycling of old BHT propaganda video clips, old interviews of
disgruntled and cowardly soldiers, as well as false and inaccurate
news reports by some section of the media.

“We regrettably further observed the unscrupulous elements are
also perfecting strategy to rubbish the government’s efforts in the
provision of safety and security for her citizens.

“They are determined to dampen troops’ morale especially in the
North East so the troops will become compromised against the war
efforts and complicate the security situation in the country for
selfish and cheap political gains and expediency.

“We would like to reiterate that Nigeria is at war with Boko
Haram terrorists, in any form or guise that they may manifest and
strongly warn these subversive elements to desist from these
unwholesome efforts.

“We would like to warn that the Nigerian Army will no longer
tolerate these subversive acts and sabotage aimed at dampening
troops’ morale, affect their performance and to finally abandon the
war.

“We will continue to monitor subversive propaganda and take
necessary action against perpetrators.

Soldiers on patrol also neutralised three female suicide bombers
in Dikwa, Borno state.

A statement by the Public Relations Officer of Operation Lafiya
Dole, Colonel Onyema Nwachukwu said the troops also recovered one
rocket propelled grenade and a suicide vest at the scene of the
encounter.

He said: “Troops of 22 Brigade Garrison deployed in Operation
LAFIYA DOLE on Sunday 30th December 2018 encountered and
neutralised three female suicide bombers, while on patrol around
Kubtara village in Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno State.

“The troops also recovered one Rocket Propelled Grenade and a
suicide vest at the scene of the encounter.”