A Nigerian soldier on Thursday painted a gloomy picture of the military’s fight against Boko Haram. The soldier who was interviewed by the CNN, said they had all along been underequipped, adding that they buy their own uniforms instead of being provided for by the government and country they serve, however the Nigerian army has blasted CNN for the interview and even described it as a 'Satanic' report.
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According to one of the soldiers interviewed, he said most of them kept fighting the insurgents because they must obey orders, revealing also that Boko Haram has more weapons and ammunition than the military.
“I bought my own uniform; it is very scary and difficult to fight Boko Haram. They have better weapons,” he added.
When asked why he has continued to remain in the army despite government’s neglect, he said: “I don’t have choice; it is a call to service.”
In the meantime, the Nigeria military has said the casualty figure in the Boko Haram killings in Baga remains controversial. While featuring on CNN’s Amanpour live on Thursday, the Director of Defence Information, Major General Chris Olukolade, stated that the Nigerian military acknowledged the fact that many people were killed but that the 2,000 figure given by Amnesty International cannot be proved with any evidence.
“We know that in the process of the attack, a large number of people died. Terrorists themselves died in that attack. A lot of people died in that attack. But the casualty figure remains controversial because no one has come with credible number enough for us to endorse,” he stated.
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| Satellite image by Amnesty International showing the town before it was razed by Boko Haram |
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| Satellite image by Amnesty International showing the town after it was razed by Boko Haram |
The military had said in a statement that 150 people died in the attack.
“From all evidences, the number of people who lost their lives during that attack has so far not exceeded about 150 in the interim,” the statement added.
When asked on the efforts being made by the military to recapture the ‘lost territories, Olukolade stated that covert operation was in the area, adding that intelligence gathering was on preparatory to the invasion of the area by the military.
He noted that the military must be careful in responding to the terrorist attack, saying that such is necessary so that more damage would not be caused by the military operation.
The army spokesmen said the Nigerian military, while not believing the casualty figures being given by the international organisations, was concerned about the allegations.
He stated that the recent massacre in Baga by Boko Haram insurgents further points to the fact that most of the human rights abuses being alleged by the international organisations are committed by the terrorists and not the military.
“For whatever the situation, the military doesn’t go against the professional rules; that is a serious concern. We don’t go against the rule right from the preparatory stage,” he added.'
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The truth stinks and always bitter. Poor Nigeria Military with it's Federal Government collaborator, accept the truth and get assisted. You have no weapons to fight these guys, all the budgetary allocations for equipping the army end in the pockets of the generals and their politicians friends.
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ReplyDeleteNigerian Military is ruined and corrupt. God have Mercy
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ReplyDeleteif amnesty international, is showin us d satelite image of baga town, let them also show us d satelite image of boko haram camp in d forests. Except if they are operatin frm d moon.
ReplyDeleteif amnesty international, is showin us d satelite image of baga town, let them also show us d satelite image of boko haram camp in d forests. Except if they are operatin frm d moon.
ReplyDeleteIS IT NOT CLEAR NOW THAT SOME PEOPLE JOINED FORCE SO THEY CAN INTIMIDATE FAMILY ENEMIES? THESE KIND OF SOLDIERS MAYBE AN INFORMANT TO BOKO HARAM. IF YOU DON'T BUY YOUR UNIFORM WHO SHOULD BUY IT FOR YOU? IS IT GOODLUCK THAT SENT YOU ON THIS CORRUPT MISSION? ANYWAYS BOTH THE INTERVIEW AND INFORMATION MIGHT BE FAKE,BY THE WAY BOKO HARAM IS SPONSORED BY SOME OTHER COUNTRIES AND THOSE THAT ARE DESPERATELY IN NEED OF THAT PRESIDENTIAL SIT. ALL, JUST TO HAVE AN ISLAMIC STATE IN NIGERIA. GOODLUCK JONATHAN KNOWS WHAT IS HAPPENING AND HE WILL HANDLE IT, NOT YOUR OWN WAY. IS BUHARI NOT 100 PERCENT AWARE OF WHAT BOKO HARAM IS DOING? IS HE NOT A MUSLIM? AND HE WANTS TO USE IT TO SECURE MORE VOTES. LET'S BE WISE. IF THIS INTERVIEW IS REAL, DON'T BE SURPRISE THAT IT'S ONE OF HIS BOYS FROM THE NORTH. THEY HAVE THEIR NETWORK.
ReplyDeleteDestiny, your name doesn't sound like your head moves. So if you work in NNPC, you should provide coveralls for you daily task? is it not likened to what the individuals in Nigeria police, Navy, Air force, Army are suffering today, Going to road side tailors to make their official uniforms with a country's coat of arms from a road side artist, "what a shame on Nigeria".
DeletePlease DESTINY only the truth shall and will set you free. Always remember that DERIS GOD ooooooooooooooooooooo.................................
no lie d soldier is telling trut my dad is ex soldier
ReplyDeletePlease leave Destiny alone, is one of those whom their international Passport is ready by our money which his/her father stolen by the corrupt government of GEJ, and surly latest February 16th they we run out of this country wait and see.
ReplyDeleteAnonymous, whn people are making important points let's look into it without sentiments. Destiny made some good points. By d way ur vote may not give your choice of candidate victory. God knows what is happening. Round the world presently which group or sect are causing problems? God bless Nigeria.
ReplyDeleteA soldier last year stole a fellow soldier's wallet containing his id,ATM, money etc and denied. Later those things were found even more in his bag. what are we not talking? The soldier that did this cooperates with his northern colleagues but do not cooperate with d other one who is from d east. Lord Lugard said that it is not God that brought Nigeria together, the British did. Let's think about that. There is something to conquer but it's now some know that they sow their uniform. There is God ooooooo.
ReplyDeleteMy people if America could through satellite get those killed by Boko Haram, why can't they also get where d Boko Haram group is camping?
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