The Defence headquarters has called on the governor of Katsina State, Dikko Radda to approach the military high command, to substantiate his allegations that Nigerian Military is involved in aiding and profitting from terrorists activities.
The DHQ said the military will not be perturbed by such statements which are capable of demoralizing or dampening the spirit of troops in operational theatres.
Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defencr Media Operations made the call in a statement on Wednesday titled, “Press Statement On Allegation oF Involvement of Nigerian Military in Aiding and Profitying from Terrorism Activities”.
It reads, The attention of the Defence Headquarters has been drawn to a weighty allegation labelled against the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) by the Executive Governor of Katsina State, His Excellency Governor Dikko Radda.
“The Governor granted an interview on Channels television programme ‘Politics Today’ on 5 April 2024 alleging that the Military is aiding and profiting from terrorism activities in Katsina State.
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“The AFN is hereby making it unequivocally clear that, it is subservient to all elected government representatives and therefore regards the relationship with utmost respect.
“In the light of the aforementioned statement of the Governor of Katsina State, the AFN elects not to join words with the state Governor, rather would encourage him to approach the military high command to substantiate his allegations.
“It is worthy of note to state that, the AFN led by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has zero tolerance for indiscipline and any form of criminality in the conduct of operations across the country.
“It is for this reason that, there are standing court martials to treat any form of misbehaviour by troops especially those that portray the military negatively to the general populace.
“Meanwhile, the military remains unperturbed by such statements capable of demoralizing or dampening the spirit of troops in operational theatres.
“Rather, we will continue on the trajectory of conducting operations as well as working assiduously in the fight against terrorism.
“Overall, the Armed Forces is for Nigerians and as such citizens are urged to own it and also report any credible observed bad conduct within the ranks, so that they can face the appropriate military justice system.”
