The Federal Government on Friday declared that it will not be frightened by the destructive activities of terrorists but rather will intimidate the deadly sect, Boko Haram.
The Coordinator of the National Information Centre for the ongoing war against insurgents, Mr. Mike Omeri, told journalists during a briefing in Abuja that the government would not be distracted in its drive to bring back the more than 200 abducted Chibok schoolgirls.
Omeri urged Nigerians to support the army, adding that the government was making steady progress in its fight against the terrorists.
He said, “We are working here as citizens of Nigeria in furtherance of our collective national interest and therefore we will not be distracted and won’t be intimidated, rather we will intimidate the enemy with our collective energy, interest and capacity.
“The security services deserve our support. Now they are making steady progress and we are sure that whatever is holding our children back will soon be overcome.”
The coordinator said the international outreach had helped consolidate regional and global support for the rescue of the abducted girls.
He said, “You will recall that we mentioned that Nigeria has made a request to the UN for sanctions to be declared against Boko Haram. That was successful as the council voted unanimously to affirm Nigeria’s position on defeating the sect.
“To further secure Africa’s support and understanding, Mr. President will be visiting South Africa this weekend where he hopes to meet his counterparts from other countries of Africa. The visit is with a view to discussing and achieving a holistic approach to address the issue of terrorism in the continent.”
On the report of a purported mutiny by soldiers at the Maimalari barracks, the spokesperson for the Nigerian Army, Maj. Gen. Chris Olukolade, said the story was false.
He said, “Checks and investigations have found that to be totally false and untrue. No soldier was involved in any incident in the Maimalari barracks. Rather some residents of the barracks complained about the transport facilities and it was treated immediately. So, all other embellishments were wishful thinking.
“Again there was no protest by any soldier in the barracks yesterday. On the issue of allowance, no soldier protested and I want to make it clear that soldiers are not being owed and allowances for the month of May have even been paid.”
The army also denied reports that the military was not happy with the reporting of the ongoing fight against insurgents.
Olukolade further said the government was trying to maximise the available equipment for soldiers, and stressed that “it’s (equipment) being regularly upgraded by additional input.”
“Be rest assured that the equipment being used in this mission by soldiers are being regularly upgraded. Where there is need for replacement, it is ongoing. If you have checked all wars, nobody ever had all the logistics at the same time. It is a matter of response,” he added. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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