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Nigerian Army on Saturday said the fresh threat issued by released Boko Haram members in a video clip distributed by the group is just a propaganda and should be ignored.
A statement by Army spokesman Brigadier General Sani Usan said the attention of Nigerian Army has been drawn to the threat by one of the released Boko Haram terrorists in exchange for the abducted Chibok school girls.
He said: “in the first clip the terrorist, among other things, made
boastful and spurious allegations, while the second clip was about
alleged indoctrination of some of the abducted Chibok school girls in
captivity.
“We wish to state that the terrorist has lost touch with current realities. It was aimed at seeking relevance and attention.
“As you are all aware, he was a direct beneficiary of the process that led to the release of 82 of the abducted girls, and does not have a say or capacity to do anything, therefore his threats should be ignored.
“We would like to assure the public that the Nigerian Army is totally
committed to the Federal Government’s determined efforts of rescuing
all abducted persons and peace in the country.”
The spokesman said the army would not relent efforts of clearing the remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists through the ongoing clearance operations.
“Therefore, we wish to solicit for more support, cooperation and understanding of the public, particularly members of the Press.
“We should not give in to terrorists propaganda and empty threats. We
have come to a very critical stage of the fight against terrorism and
insurgency in Nigeria that require more patriotism and security
consciousness by all and sundry.
“Gone were the days when people glamorize terrorists and their criminal acts”, he added.
A statement by Army spokesman Brigadier General Sani Usan said the attention of Nigerian Army has been drawn to the threat by one of the released Boko Haram terrorists in exchange for the abducted Chibok school girls.
“We wish to state that the terrorist has lost touch with current realities. It was aimed at seeking relevance and attention.
“As you are all aware, he was a direct beneficiary of the process that led to the release of 82 of the abducted girls, and does not have a say or capacity to do anything, therefore his threats should be ignored.
The spokesman said the army would not relent efforts of clearing the remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists through the ongoing clearance operations.
“Therefore, we wish to solicit for more support, cooperation and understanding of the public, particularly members of the Press.
“Gone were the days when people glamorize terrorists and their criminal acts”, he added.
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