The Nigerian Army has reacted to claims by Sheikh Ahmad Gumi
that the Nigerian military was colluding with bandits responsible for various
crimes and atrocities across the country.
The Islamic scholar made the allegations when he featured on
ARISE TV Morning Show on Wednesday.
Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public
Relations in a statement condemned Gumi’s allegations.
Nwachukwu said the military arm has conducted its
constitutional responsibilities most professionally in line with global best
practices of adherence to the rules of engagement and protection of fundamental
human rights.
He noted that Gumi’s comment was a calculated attempt to
denigrate the Nigerian military and undermine the sacrifices of patriotic
troops, who are working tirelessly to restore peace and stability across the
country.
“It is essential to remind ourselves that this same
military, being accused of connivance, are the ones who recently put their
lives on the line to rescue abductees of the Government Secondary School,
Birnin Yawuri from kidnappers.
“While the NA will not attempt to excuse the possibility of
black sheep amongst its fold, it must be stated unambiguously that it will not
condone any form of sabotage or aiding and assisting the enemy by any personnel,
as provisions for dealing decisively with such acts are crystallised in Section
45 (1) of the Armed Forces Act CAP A 20 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.
“It must also be pointed out, that while the military is
very much receptive to constructive criticism, it should not be perceived as a
gateway for derogatory comments that have the potential to embolden criminals.
“It is also necessary to reiterate that patriotism must be
taken to a trajectory where subversive conversations on the state are brought
to the barest minimum.”
The Army advised opinion leaders to demonstrate patriotism
in building peace, rather than being agents of destabilization and aggravating
the current security challenges facing the nation.
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