*No Slowdown in Anti-Terror Operations *Wounded Soldiers Not Abandoned *False Narratives Could Spark Unrest *Edo-Kano Traveller Killings R...
*Wounded Soldiers Not Abandoned
*False Narratives Could Spark Unrest
*Edo-Kano Traveller Killings Resolved Politically
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has debunked reports suggesting that the Niger Republic has withdrawn from the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), stressing the importance of unity among member states in tackling regional security threats.
Speaking at a press briefing in
Abuja on Thursday, Major General Markus Kangye, Director of Defence Media
Operations, reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to the MNJTF and dismissed rumors
as baseless.
“When you hear ‘dem say,’ it
indicates a lack of credibility,” Kangye said. “The MNJTF was created by Lake
Chad Basin Commission countries to address shared security concerns. Nigeria is
committed to its sustainability, and any withdrawal would weaken the
coalition’s effectiveness.”
He emphasized that a member state’s
exit would have significant security implications, potentially disrupting the
collective effort against terrorism in the region.
Kangye also assured the public of
continued military operations against terrorism, including efforts to capture
notorious terrorist leader Bello Turji.
“There is no downscaling of
operations against terrorists, herdsmen, or cattle rustlers,” he stated. “We’re
actively pursuing high-value targets. As for Turji, it's only a matter of time
before justice catches up with him.”
On the welfare of troops, Kangye
strongly refuted claims that injured soldiers were being neglected.
“Our wounded personnel are well
cared for,” he said. “Top military leaders regularly visit troops at the
frontline and in hospitals. Those needing advanced medical care have been flown
to countries such as Egypt, Turkey, and India. Additionally, free housing has
been provided to those unable to return to active duty.”
He cited recent visits by senior
officers to military hospitals during holidays and confirmed that homes had
been allocated to wounded soldiers at no cost.
Addressing the recent killing of Edo
State travellers, Kangye noted that political leaders from both Edo and Kano
states have taken steps to resolve the issue, and that security agencies remain
vigilant against any attempts to incite unrest.
He also cautioned the media and
public against spreading misinformation, especially regarding religious
tensions in northern Nigeria.
“We live in an AI-driven information
era where false narratives can be weaponized. We urge responsible reporting and
assure the public that credible intelligence will be thoroughly investigated,”
Kangye concluded.
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