The Defence Headquarters has explained that troops of Operation Lafia Dole did not invade the United Nations house in Maiduguri but only carried out a counter terrorists operation in the general area.
A statement by the Director, Defence Headquarters, Major General John Enenche said, “It was a cordon and search operation conducted in that general area in line with the re-invigorated effort of the Military on Counter Terrorism operations in the North East as a whole”.
“It is noteworthy that, the house being referred to as United Nations building, is an unmarked accommodation without any sign that it was occupied by United Nations”.
Read Also:
“Notwithstanding, the search operation was conducted peacefully at the premises, when the troops were allowed into it, just like other buildings”.
“Furthermore, the relationship between the Nigerian Military and United Nations has been cordial, aimed at working towards a more secured world in general and Nigeria in particular, which will be sustained”.
“Thus, everything will be done by the Nigerian Military to ensure that United Nations activities and interests are given adequate protection and encouragement”.
“Therefore, the general public is hereby requested to disregard the information that “United Nations building in Maiduguri was raided by troops of Operation Lafiya Dole.”
END
