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Report show 70 soldiers have fallen due to lack of water and food. Some soldiers drafted to fight the Boko Haram insurgency in the Northeast have come out to complain the poor state of livelihood on the field. A video showing some of them already fainted and receiving medical care was obtained by the eye reporters One of the voices in the video said for over two years, they have been battling short supplies of food and water, a situation which has led to some of them dying and fainting. Efforts to reach the Army Spokesperson, Col. Sani Usman were futile as at the time of publishing this report https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xBrGMv64F4 source: https://ireportinglive..com.ng/2016/12/malnutrition-and-lack-of-water-kill.html
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The terrorists always like to exploit any available situation to claim unholy and inglorious rhetoric heroine even when they knew nothing about it. Soon, and very soon indeed, God will show you way out of this world as that has been the prayers of Muslims and non Muslims alike. As Allah has promised to deal ruthlessly with group or individual who takes pleasure in killing innocent people, Shekau ' and his likes will never be in peace in this world and hereafter. They will be the dwellers of hell fire (Al jahannama). Allah SWA has said in the Holy Quran that whoever kills one person is like he has killed the entire humanity. And on the other hand who ever spares a life is like he spares the lives of all on earth. We believed no body takes life of any creature except Allah therefore the lives of those our gallant soldiers who died were destined to die the way Allah prescribed them to die and that was the way He planned for them. Therefore we don't know when you became the giver and taker of life as you so claimed. You should also be reminded that when Fira'un claimed to be god, see how Almighty Allah dealt with him. Read the Holy Quran rightly and not upside down! Read the stories of Fir'un and those prominent kafirun before him and see how they ended. It is time you repent as a true Muslim and stop this callous and heinous sins (as killing is the most hated grievous sin in the eyes of Allah). Certainly, your activities are anti-Islam and definitely, not a teaching of any known religion. You cannot claim to propagate the teaching of Islam by killing people. You must be aware that you will account for your action on the last day. Wallahi wallahi if you die or any of your member in this situation you will be in HELL FIRE ALJAHANNAMA KHALIDINA FIHA ABADAN. You will be in hell fire forever and ever and Allah will not look at you as you are among the aggressors. Why don't you turn to Allah to repent to save souls and your very innocent members? Why are you and your members continue to engage in a course that has no basis in Islam because of your selfish and narrow mindedness which will never help you. Be equally aware of the Allah's position regarding obedience to Leaders be them Muslims or non Muslims alike.. Allah says fear me and obey your leaders unless if they compel you to worship others than Him. The holy Quran is very explicit on this. Why then are you rebellious against your leaders? If you said the leaders are sinners, the same Allah who created you and them asked you to obey them. To abide by Allah's instruction can get you out of Islam and transform you to kafirun which you are already are now. Our candid advice is for you and your members to know that Allah doesn't sleep and what ever one does of righteous no matter how small it is God will reward you so also if you do wrong no matter how small it is you will equally be punished, You are no doubt on the wrong path until you retract and follow the path of Islam you and your entire members are in for doomsday – eternal hell fire! Think righteously and think the path of good people and stop attributing or equating your self with Allah's position of power to take lives and preserve it if you want to meet your Lord in a honorable state. Surrender now and repent as it is not too late before a time comes where your repentance and regret will not be accepted. Don't allow Shetan to continue to deceive you as he (shetan )devil has deceived people before our generation. Allah said Shetan is an enemy to us. May Allah continue to guide aright Amin. This is a message from your brother may be you may see light and abandon your inglorious struggle. This your type of struggle which will lead you and members to destruction here on this earth and in the day of qiyama (day of judgement). A word is enough for a Wise. Nobody knows when death comes. It is therefore good to be in clean state of righteousness as much as possible. May He accept and guide us amen. |
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This is all lie and rumors we the good citizens of nigeria know that our military are ever ready to combat Boko harem because that is their responsibility 2 Likes 1 Share |
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Rattled by the recent killings of the Commanding Officer of the 272 Special Task Force Task Battalion, Lt. Col. Muhammad Abu-Ali and six soldiers by members of Boko Haram, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) is mulling over whether to reach out to President Muhammadu Buhari on the urgent need to recall the South African mercenaries recruited by former President Goodluck Jonathan to help finish off the terror group. Sources, who spoke with THISDAY from both the presidency and DHQ yesterday in Abuja, said some army chiefs have decided to impress it on the president that the sophisticated weapons the South African mercenaries possess could help in “finishing off members of Boko Haram” that has witnessed a resurgence in the war between the terrorists and Nigerian troops. THISDAY gathered that members of Boko Haram might have experienced a boost, especially after they received a huge payout from the presidency for the release of 21 Chibok girls recently. In the last few weeks, there has been an upsurge of suicide bombings linked to Boko Haram. The terror group has also killed several Nigerian troops fighting in the North-east, including Abu-Ali and his men, who were given a national burial at the military cemetery, Abuja on Monday. Some weeks ago, 83 soldiers were also declared missing in action (MIA) after an attack on their military base by Boko Haram. However, the Nigerian Army denied reports that the soldiers were MIA, insisting that some had returned to the base. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, had described the late Abu-Ali as “Sarkin Yakin, the frontline general” and wept profusely while reading the brief funeral oration of the fallen warriors during the burial ceremony. Buhari was represented by his Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari. “During the Jonathan administration, the DHQ agreed that for the Nigerian Army to successfully prosecute our war against Boko Haram we needed the assistance of some mercenaries in South Africa, and we sought their assistance,” a top military source stated. “And from our calculations, coupled with the sophisticated weapons the mercenaries came with, it was envisaged that the Nigerian Army would have been able to finish Boko Haram in a matter of months. “But this administration came and said that Nigeria did not need South African mercenaries to battle a mere group of insurgents like Boko Haram and later terminated the contract. The truth is that we need them now,” he added. THISDAY further gathered that some senior officers of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) and DHQ are currently in South Africa talking to leaders of the Specialised Tasks, Training, Equipment and Protection (STTEP) in respect of the new deal. However, a member of the Senate Defence Committee, who spoke off the record on the issue, while confirming the trip to South Africa, said the DHQ might encounter difficulties securing the assistance of the mercenaries given the fact that the monies owed them by the Jonathan administration has still not been paid by the current administration. During the Jonathan administration, Barlow, a former member of the South African Defence Force that was said to have fought for liberation movements in South Africa and the Southern African region, had come to Nigeria with over 100 men made up of black troops who served in elite units of the South African military as well as communist guerrillas who had fought against the South African Defence Force in the days of Apartheid. The DHQ source added that they had initially been recruited by the Jonathan government to help locate and free the kidnapped Chibok girls but became involved in “map-reading and attacking” Boko Haram. “By the time former President Goodluck Jonathan handed over to President Muhammadu Buhari, Barlow and his gang had almost assisted the Nigerian Army recover parts of the Nigerian territory taken over by Boko Haram in the North-east,” the source added. It was gathered that the mercenaries applied “hit and run tactics” to unnerve the terrorists and bush trackers to establish their hideouts, and smoked them out and depleted their ranks. The cancellation of their contract by Buhari, on assumption of office on May 29, 2015, was said to have resulted in mixed results but not the complete annihilation of the terror group. The THISDAY source added that the use of South African mercenaries was a rational step by the Jonathan administration, which had battled the terrorist with some results. “These men (South African mercenaries) have a record of providing excellent counter-terrorism training through various pop-up private military and security companies. They have assisted several governments in overcoming insurgencies in Angola, Sierra Leone, Iraq and Afghanistan,” the source added. When contacted, DHQ spokesman, Brig.-Gen. Rabe Abubakar, dismissed the attempt to recruit the South African mercenaries a second time around. He said in a text message sent to THISDAY: “It is not true. Who said that and why should we bring them back? We have said it over and over again that there won’t be anything like that again. “The Nigerian Armed Forces will shoulder its security challenges and they have been doing very well and only dealing with the insurgency within a very short time.” http://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2016/11/09/rattled-by-boko-harams-resurgence-dhq-considers-recall-of-safrican-mercenaries/ 1 Like 1 Share |
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Hi everyone. I want to thank you all for your support and concern in term of advise and criticism. Seriously I have gotten load of information, many calls, many emails, some are scams email and some are real. I will be giving update on how we are going about it. But I must confess I really appreciate all your comments Specially I want to thank (Mr. King Jack Bank of Industry Abuja Office) who took this matter , even without knowing me. Truly these are Nigerian who know there Job and do it passionately. Also I will like to thank some patriotic Nairalander and sincere Nigerian who went as far to call me and make sure they get up to date information about the turn of event Thank you Mr George Omofoma you are a true Nairalander , Thank you Mr Kayode Adegboye you are also a true Nairalander and many others |
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wow, that oga seun of nairaland . Thanks so much sir. yes we have met with the landlady but she said, They the (family want to use the property for something else, we went further to ask what exactly did they wanna use the property for, but she never disclose. she just keep saying she want everyone to leave and she sorry she cant help us. But one of the family member, told us they want to develop it into blocks of flat... They are not even ready to renew the rent. Seun: |
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Where can I borrow 18million naira with the lowest interest rate or no interest rate at all? Please Mr Seun and Moderator, I dont know if this is the right section to post this put. But i just need to hear your opinion and suggestion on this matter #nairalandMyfamily I was born into a family that runs a catering and confectionery business. My parents love for healthy and tasty meals birthed this business. We grew up as kids knowing to bake and cook. #CateringOurHeritage As an undergraduate, I was nicknamed "EmmaCook" because of my cooking prowess. I remember how my female friends giggles at the sight of my meals and shower me with praises. Most often, they tell me my wife would be lucky to have me knowing she can always received 'kitchen support'.These makes me always thankful to my experiences and Certified Caterer Mother, who cut across gender doing her catering and confectionery lessons in ensuring that her children both male and female learns her trade #cateringinourblood. Interestingly, my father is not left out. He is also good at it. Often times, when we question his commitment and supportive roles, he goes on the defensive with his clich reply- 'It’s my duty to be passionate about my wife's affair'. Mum effect on us was great #lovelymother The history of our family business is one that depicts relentlessness and the power of humble beginning. It all started twenty three years ago in a lease shop at Olodi-Apapa in Lagos State. Throughout these years we have experienced continuous progress amidst challenges: the one room shop has birthed three different outlets. #ThankGod #BusinessIsGood. The business have been thriving with little or nothing disturbing until the recent Eviction Notice we received. After the demise of our Landlord, the property where our main outlet is located is under contention. The wife had confined in us that her In-laws are in a battle with her to take over her late husband's property. We have been asked to move out within a stipulated time. Who would have anticipated that a day will come when we would be asked to leave. Olodi-Apapa is a business friendly environment and we have enjoyed high patronage in our outlets located in this area. Our catering/confectionary business is well know by all and sundry. Ever since we got this letter of eviction, we have been scouting for a new environment that our business can fit into. We have been lucky in our search. We found a property worth fifteen million with a renovation cost of three million Naira which sums up as eighteen million Naira. Oh, my God! That's a lot of money! Mum exclaimed. Where can we get this huge sum of money? She directed the question to me. I sat clueless. “Are we going to fold up because of location even when we have customers and our sales are good”? I tried to speak, but words fail me. I was indeed speechless and confused. The thought of laying off workers, canceling of the Catering4Women program (A free catering training program for women), and closing down of a business that has contributed to my education saddens me. We were all silent for hours with everyone trying to think out a solution, and engaging their mind on the possible solution. Everyday, my mother wakes up with the fear of losing all she has laboured for twenty three years. I have decided to get public opinions. Please where can I borrow 18million naira (N18000000) with the lowest interest rate or no interest rate at all, “The property and the business shall be collateral” So no loss on the investor's part" If you have answer to my question you contact me on Email: customerinfobus@gmail.com +2348139322476 https://www.facebook.com/engr.gbest/posts/1103640093046264 2 Likes 1 Share
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Terrorist worldwide need not to hold any territory before they carry out their satanic and animalistic behaviour of attacking innocent citizens. It is one of the feature of dying terrorist group to continue to attack, opportunity targets with a view to get media attention. Once their activities are reported to the public-domain- they have achieved their aims of getting attention. In our own case, due to the military action which confined them in an enclave in Sambisa, coupled with our continuous denying them access of freedom of movement and cutting up of their supplies routs force the element of Bokoharm Terrorist to attack isolated villages in search of food; this does not mean they pose serious threats, even though is regrettable our love one are lost in the process. The expanse of the terrain in Sambisa is about 60,000sqkm land wise. this give them a minor window of opportunity to sneak to attack to survive. Even the developed nations are vulnerable to terrorist attack just yesterday one of the most powerful nation on the planet experienced a terrorist attack. Does that translate to mean the ISIS is not decimated or contained by such nation? So it is left to the media, because terrorist by nature thrive on information to survive. Information is the oxygen of terrorist as canvassed by Margaret Hilda Thatcher. Nigerian should not have doubt of our military capability in defeating the sect. Their end is close, what the Bokoharm is doing is just like a dying man who struggle to hold to anything in order to survive, but at the end it will surely die. Our military should be given . Kudos in this regard |
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BOKO-HARAM A DYING ORGANSIATION Terrorist worldwide need not to hold any territory before they carry out their satanic and animalistic behaviour of attacking innocent citizens. It is one of the feature of dying terrorist group to continue to attack, opportunity targets with a view to get media attention. Once their activities are reported to the public-domain- they have achieved their aims of getting attention. In our own case, due to the military action which confined them in an enclave in Sambisa, coupled with our continuous denying them access of freedom of movement and cutting up of their supplies routs force the element of Bokoharm Terrorist to attack isolated villages in search of food; this does not mean they pose serious threats, even though is regrettable our love one are lost in the process. The expanse of the terrain in Sambisa is about 60,000sqkm land wise. this give them a minor window of opportunity to sneak to attack to survive. Even the developed nations are vulnerable to terrorist attack just yesterday one of the most powerful nation on the planet experienced a terrorist attack. Does that translate to mean the ISIS is not decimated or contained by such nation? So it is left to the media, because terrorist by nature thrive on information to survive. Information is the oxygen of terrorist as canvassed by Margaret Hilda Thatcher. Nigerian should not have doubt of our military capability in defeating the sect. Their end is close, what the Bokoharm is doing is just like a dying man who struggle to hold to anything in order to survive, but at the end it will surely die. Our military should be given . Kudos in this regard 2 Likes |
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BOKO-HARAM A DYEING ORGANSIATION Terrorist worldwide need not to hold any territory before they carry out their satanic and animalistic behaviour of attacking innocent citizens. It is one of the feature of dying terrorist group to continue to attack, opportunity targets with a view to get media attention. Once their activities are reported to the public-domain- they have achieved their aims of getting attention.In our own case, due to the military action which confined them in an enclave in sambisa, coupled with our continuous denying them access of freedom of movement and cutting up of their supplies routs force the element of Bokoharm Terrorist to attack isolated villages in search of food; this does not mean they pose serious threats, even though is regrettable our love one are lost in the process. The expanse of the terrain in Sambisa is about 60,000sqkm land wise. this give them a minor window of opportunity to sneak to attack to survive. Even the developed nations are vulnerable to terrorist attack just yesterday one of the most powerful nation on the planet experienced a terrorist attack. Does that translate to mean the ISIS is not decimated or contained by such nation? So it is left to the media, because terrorist by nature thrive on information to survive. Information is the oxygen of terrorist as canvassed by Margaret Hilda Thatcher. Nigerian should not have doubt of our military capability in defeating the sect. Their end is close, what the Bokoharm is doing is just like a dying man who struggle to hold to anything in order to survive, but at the end it will surely die. Our military should be given . Kudos in this regard |
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He who laughs last, laughs the best. There is surely a day for reckoning when the bad air blows no body any good. We are more concern with innocent, aged and children. The militants should know that in any step one takes in life should be weighed against both evil and good. The evil action should be discarded and discouraged in life while the good should be encouraged to flourish for the overall benefit of all including the so-called militants. While we condemn in very strong terms your unpatriotic cowardice and hypocritical activities of yourselves and your people. We urge you to stop destroying Nigeria’s assets and follow a good example of Avengers. Holocaust awaits those that invite it. You should be reminded that blowing up pipelines is not an act of bravery as even a toddler could equally do it Do you think you are doing anything “great” shame to you and your sponsors. Nemesis will soon catch up with you. A coward always run and hide in the face of any challenge just like what you did when the Nigerian Army conducted exercise Crocodile Smile. Why hiding and resurface now. There is no Nigerian who is happy with your animalistic behaviour, as it is only animals that destroys without knowing the consequences of their actions. Do not allow fellow citizens to rate you as animals |
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There Is No Territory Where Boko Haram Flag Is Hosted In Nigeria – Army Spokesman By Ebriku John Friday Sep 15, 2016 7:13 pm The director of defence information, Brig. Gen. Rabe Abubakar, has debunk rumours making the rounds insisting that there no single area where flag of Boko Haram insurgents in being hosted in Nigeria. Rabe, who stated this on Thursday in series of tweets through his Twitter handle @RabeAbubakarDDI, blamed some hired elements who he said, will not like to see the crisis in the North East come to an end. While challenging those in doubt to come up with contrary position, pleaded for support and encouragement from Nigerians to boost the morale of troops. He said, “We need to make some clarification on the issue of Boko Haram holding Territories in the North East. @DefenceInfoNG. “Though the remnants of BHT may have freedom of movement in some isolated areas in the far NE, it doesn’t mean they hold territories. “There is no single area or territory where BHT flag is being hoisted in Nigeria & we challenge anyone to come up with a contrary opinion. “Those campaigning and spreading dangerous rumour are hired elements who will not like to see the crisis in the NE come to an end. “They are the beneficiaries of the ongoing crisis, unhappy with the success and progress achieved by the Armed Forces of Nigeria. “It is our strategic plan at all levels to get rid of any form of Terrorism, Militancy & other allied criminalities from our Nation. “We need the support and encouragement from our respected citizens.” http://leadership.ng/news/550728/there-is-no-territory-where-boko-haram-flag-is-hosted-in-nigeria-army-spokesman |
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Boko Haram video: Army tells sect members to surrender The Army yesterday asked the remaining members of theBoko Haram sect to surrender immediately for their own good. It also said its reaction to Boko Haram’s new video is to effectively decimate the group completely. The sect on Wednesday released another video in which it threatens to ‘capture’ President Muhammadu Buhari and Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai. The video also shows a large of men praying inside what looks like a forest. Acting Director, Defence Information, Brig. Gen. Rabe Abubakar said the military would not engage the sect in war of words. he described the threat as a “ranting.” Gen. Abubakar described the video as a complete show of weakness and diversionary, calling it a “desperate attempt by the dying sect to remain relevant. “While our operation will continue as planned with many terrorists already surrendering and may captives rescued, we advise all the remaining surviving Boko Haram terrorists to surrender now for their own good. We urge Nigerians not to bother about the antics of the degraded sect. Meeting their waterloo is surely imminent. “The military believes so much in making statement through its action as evidenced in its past achievements rather than making noise in propaganda gimmick as exhibited by the Boko Haram elements in its recent video clip,” Abubakar said. The military high command also said it will not be deterred by the “photoshop assemblage of worshippers at the supposed Eid-El Kabir prayer which is a replica of the video clip released by the sect in 2014. “ The video, it said has cast aspersion to the credibility of the clip and therefore should be disregarded. The Defence spokesperson also said the military is committed to making lives unbearable to the enemies of Nigeria wherever they are and would do all that is required within its rules of engagement to ensure that no part of Nigerian territory is conducive and habitable for insurgents to operate. Gen. Abubakar also dismissed the threat against the President and the army chief. “ All threat to leadership of our nation, military and citizens, should be discountenanced in its entirety as military is capable of further decimating the insurgents and providing security for all. Troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE have carried out a clearance operation of Boko Haram terrorists around Jororo and Tombaeji villages in Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State. A fighting patrol team came into contact with Boko Haram terrorists elements around Gajire village during which there was a firefight that lasted for about 15 minutes. The troops overpowered the terrorists killing four and capturing one alive. The troops also recovered 2 General Purpose Machine Guns (GMPG), 2 AK-47 Rifles and 144 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition from the terrorists and recovered 2 KASEA branded motorcycles. http://thenationonlineng.net/boko-haram-video-army-tells-sect-members-surrender/ |
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DHQ: Boko Haram Video Diversionary, Replica of 2014 Clip The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has described the latest video by Boko Haram terrorists as diversionary and an updated photoshop of the one released in 2014. The Director of Defence Information (DDI), Brig-Gen. Rabe Abubakar, in a statement yesterday, said as much as the Nigerian Armed Forces would have allowed the ranting of the Boko Haram in its latest video clip to go without formal reaction, it becames necessary to make some comments to douse the apprehension of the Nigerian citizens concerning the outburst in the video clip. Abubakar stressed “That the video clip is diversionary and a desperate attempt by the dying Boko Haram sect to remain relevant.” He dismissed the video clip as a complete show of weakness and sign that the end is near for the insurgents, “hence it does not in any way poses threat to us.” He said: “The military is equally not deterred by the photoshop assemblage of worshippers at the supposed Eid-el-Kabir prayer which is a replica of the video clip released by the sect in 2014. “This has cast aspersions to the credibility of the clip and therefore should be disregarded. The Nigerian military is highly committed to making lives unbearable to the enemies of this nation wherever they are and would do all that is required within its rules of engagement to ensure that no part of Nigerian territory is conducive and habitable for insurgents and any other criminals to stay and operate.” The DDI said that the military believes so much in making statement through its action as evidenced in its past achievements rather than making noise in propaganda gimmick as exhibited by the Boko Haram elements in its recent video clip. “Empty vessel, they say, makes most sound. All threat to leadership of our nation, military and citizens, should be discountenanced in its entirety as military is capable of further decimating the insurgents and providing security for all,” he stated. Abubakar said while their operation will continue as planned with many terrorists already surrendering and many captives rescued, the remaining surviving Boko Haram terrorists were advised to surrender now for their own good. He reiterated the commitment, determination and resilience in stamping out Boko Haram and other related criminals across the country. The Defence spokesman also urged Nigerians not to bother “about the antics of the degraded sect meeting their waterloo is surely imminent”. He promised that “with the support and prayers from the good citizens of our great country the Armed Forces make bold to say that never again would insurgence be allowed to reign supreme in our fatherland.” He also reminded all citizens to report any suspected person(s) or object to the nearest security agency for prompt action. http://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2016/09/16/dhq-boko-haram-video-diversionary-replica-of-2014-clip/ |
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The spokesman of the Nigeria Military just said now that Bokoharam video is diversionary. really is that so?. To me that video look real. But I notice something Bokoharam have suddenly degrade from using heavy armoured car to riding on horses... But my free are the very many boko-children's chilling and praising their Boko-heroes |
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https://www.nairaland.com/3351421/defence-headquarters-boko-haram-video#49388371 BOKO HARAM VIDEO DIVERSIONARY Much as the Nigerian Armed Forces would have allowed the ranting of the Boko Haram in its latest video clip to go without formal reaction, it becomes necessary to make some comments to douse the apprehension of the Nigerian citizens concerning the outburst in the video clip. It is important to state here that the video clip is diversionary and a desperate attempt by the dying Boko Haram sect to remain relevant. The video clip is a complete show of weakness and sign that the end is near for the insurgents, hence it does not in any way poses threat to us. The military is equally not deterred by the photoshop assemblage of worshippers at the supposed Eid-El Kabir prayer which is a replica of the video clip released by the sect in 2014. This has cast aspersion to the credibility of the clip and therefore should be disregarded. The Nigerian military is highly committed to making lives unbearable to the enemies of this nation wherever they are and would do all that is required within its rules of engagement to ensure that no part of Nigerian territory is conducive and habitable for insurgents and any other criminals to stay and operate. The military believes so much in making statement through its action as evidenced in its past achievements rather than making noise in propaganda gimmick as exhibited by the Boko Haram elements in its recent video clip. Empty vessel, they say, makes most sound. All threat to leadership of our nation, military and citizens, should be discountenanced in its entirety as military is capable of further decimating the insurgents and providing security for all. While our operation will continue as planned with many terrorists already surrendering and may captives rescued, we advise all the remaining surviving Boko Haram terrorists to surrender now for their own good. The military wishes to reiterate its commitment, determination and resilience in stamping out Boko Haram and other related criminals across the country. We urge Nigerians not to bother about the antics of the degraded sect. Meeting their waterloo is surely imminent. With the support and prayers from the good citizens of our great country the Armed Forces make bold to say that never again would insurgence be allowed to reign supreme in our fatherland. We want to use this opportunity to once again remind all citizens to report any suspected person(s) or object to the nearest security agency for prompt action. |
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There is a Big Conspiracy Going on with Boko Haram and Army Chief Buratai Tukur Sep 15, 2016 While the Federal government of Nigeria has repeatedly announced that Boko Haram no longer holds on to any territory in Nigeria, the commander of the United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM), David Rodriguez in March this year challenged that claim. Boko Haram “does own some significant territory in northern Nigeria,” Rodriguez told the Senate Armed Services Committee in Washington. In January of this year President Muhamamdu Buhari had said to the UN Sec. Gen. at a summit in Abu Dhabi, that Boko Haram was “currently not holding any territory.” Evidently from the latest video released by the group, there are still at least a couple of thousand members of Boko Haram able to freely assemble in Nigeria. The latest 12 minute video claims to show two separate locations where the Eid prayers were being held. One was in a rather large and well built above ground Mosque and the other appeared to be in the same prayer ground where the Eid prayers were conducted in another similar video released last year. Not Hiding In the videos the alleged terrorist group members did not cover their faces as they were not trying to hide their identities. This clearly means that these large numbers in the thousands live in their own Boko Haram towns and villages and not incognito within regular communities. It is impossible for such numbers of people to live undercover or underground. The numbers seen in the latest video must occupy decent land. On estimate, the minimum area of arable land to support one person in most congested conditions is 0.07 of a hectare, that’s 7 hectares per thousand people. And for at least 5000 in the video which did not show the female and children populations which could blow up the numbers to double or quadruple those seen in the video, we would have at least 35 to 140 hectares of Boko Haram occupied territory. That’s about 35 to 140 football pitches, minimum but expected to be much more. The Nigerian military has deliberately blocked and censored most information coming out of the northeast, so accurate details are impossible to determine. Well Fed Another thing that could be observed from the video was the relatively well-fed appearance of the community. Unlike Nigerians currently in camps for the internally displaced, IDPs, who are suffering and dying from severe malnutrition, the terrorists appeared well fed, well dressed and of good wellbeing. This would mean that they are occupying villages where they have lots of arable land where they cultivate their crops and they also command large numbers of livestock for dietary protein and thus have access to natural water sources where the livestock are hydrated. Boko Haram appear to be living large in our farming villages while the decent villagers are cramped up and dying in their dozens daily in congested camps with sparse food, water and poor sanitation. Occupying Villages When the news broke earlier this month that the “Shekau” faction of Boko Haram and the Barnawi one were fighting each other, it was immediately apparent that they both were quite comfortable and occupied sufficient territorial habitation. A certain Mele Kaka had told AFP as reported in the Vanguard that the villages of Yele, Arafa and Zuwa village in nearby Marte district were all occupied by loyalists of Shekau. The report did not list the villages occupied by the Barnawi sect. From the above, we can safely draw the following conclusions: It is evident that Borno’s farming villages are still occupied by Boko Haram. Terrorists are feeding fat on the rich farmlands of Borno while IDPs die of starvation in camps. It appears the Chief of Army Staff Tukur Yusuf Buratai is either auspiciously clueless of the reality that several farming villages are occupied by thousands of Boko Haram terrorists, or he is being willingly oblivious of this fact and is lying to President Muhammadu Buhari that there is no territory under Boko Haram control. It can be concluded that the war against Boko Haram is far from over and is in a controlled lull at best at the moment. Is There An Accord Between Buratai and Boko Haram? We had this same problem under Jonathan claiming he did not know where Boko Haram was, which made us then publish the articles,”National Security Update: Details Of The Sambisa Camps Holding Our 200 Abducted Daughters” and later, “Cities In Sambisa And Myths Of Booby-traps.” Boko Haram has never been inconspicuous and still isn’t. Our Civilian-JTF always locate them when the army claims they can’t. It would be highly impossible for the numbers seen in the video to exist without some sort of relationship with the army. The Nigerian army led by a Borno indigene, knows where they are and has decided not to massacre them as it does to others groups of individuals across Nigeria from Zaria to the south east and south south. If as is evident, the terrorists occupy these villages and the Nigerian army is not doing anything about it, what is the mutual arrangement between Buratai and the villages of Boko Haram and why is there such a private accord? Is it only terrorists who step out of the areas where the Nigerian army may have agreed that the communities of Boko Haram should restrict themselves to that the army kills once in a while? We do know that in Boko Haram’s heyday, there were no fewer than 30,000 members. The military has never produced evidence of killing or capturing more than a few thousand. The latest video substantiates this analyst calculation. While it is unreasonable and would be totally inappropriate to expect the Nigerian army to wipeout the entire thousands of terrorists who still maintain their own state within the Nigerian state, the citizens of Nigeria deserve to know the true predicament and be a part of determining a final solution to the crisis. Implications As Boko Haram Threatens The President of Nigeria How do we deal with thousands of Boko Haram terrorists and inadvertent recruits, members and abductees residing in whole villages in the northeast? There must be an open concrete plan to arrest all these members and charge and capitally punish all guilty of murder or rape, and sentence other members while punishing and/or rehabilitating as courts decide, those who have not been involved in criminality. Any arrangement with Boko Haram that allows their coexistence within the Nigerian space is unconstitutional and a violation of Nigeria’s sovereignty and security. More so as Boko Haram is a most existential threat considering the fact that in their latest video they have gone as far as issuing a direct threat at the President of the Federal republic of Nigeria. The Nigerian military does not have the authority to create a community-amnesty arrangement with these wanted terrorists who have killed tens of thousands of Nigerians, displaced millions and destroyed farmlands and the economy, thereby causing untold hardship and deaths to locals and Nigerians at large. It is necessary the Nigerian army comes clean to the Presidency and Nigerians at large. We must as a nation decide how best to deal with the remnant threat of Boko Haram. We applaud our soldiers who have stayed steadfast and continued to make the ultimate sacrifice, combatting Boko Haram terrorists in the northeast. We understand that the military is stretched thin and to capacity and thus we continue to offer our services as volunteer forces willing, able and ready to join the Nigerian army combat and capture these thousands of terrorists. The Civilian-JTF which consists/consisted of tens of thousands of able youth, ex-soldiers, hunters and other Nigerians have shown their commitment and offered their patriotic assistance to join the Nigerian military in this battle. It is time this offer is seriously considered. Boko Haram has resurged too many times in Nigeria’s history for an incomplete mission to be in any way acceptable. The defeat of this menace must be total and complete. Dr. Peregrino Brimah; @EveryNigerian https://www.naij.com/968892-exposed-big-conspiracy-going-boko-haram-buratai.html
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PRESS RELEASE BOKO HARAM VIDEO DIVERSIONARY Much as the Nigerian Armed Forces would have allowed the ranting of the Boko Haram in its latest video clip to go without formal reaction, it becomes necessary to make some comments to douse the apprehension of the Nigerian citizens concerning the outburst in the video clip. It is important to state here that the video clip is diversionary and a desperate attempt by the dying Boko Haram sect to remain relevant. The video clip is a complete show of weakness and sign that the end is near for the insurgents, hence it does not in any way poses threat to us. The military is equally not deterred by the photoshop assemblage of worshippers at the supposed Eid-El Kabir prayer which is a replica of the video clip released by the sect in 2014. This has cast aspersion to the credibility of the clip and therefore should be disregarded. The Nigerian military is highly committed to making lives unbearable to the enemies of this nation wherever they are and would do all that is required within its rules of engagement to ensure that no part of Nigerian territory is conducive and habitable for insurgents and any other criminals to stay and operate. The military believes so much in making statement through its action as evidenced in its past achievements rather than making noise in propaganda gimmick as exhibited by the Boko Haram elements in its recent video clip. Empty vessel, they say, makes most sound. All threat to leadership of our nation, military and citizens, should be discountenanced in its entirety as military is capable of further decimating the insurgents and providing security for all. While our operation will continue as planned with many terrorists already surrendering and may captives rescued, we advise all the remaining surviving Boko Haram terrorists to surrender now for their own good. The military wishes to reiterate its commitment, determination and resilience in stamping out Boko Haram and other related criminals across the country. We urge Nigerians not to bother about the antics of the degraded sect. Meeting their waterloo is surely imminent. With the support and prayers from the good citizens of our great country the Armed Forces make bold to say that never again would insurgence be allowed to reign supreme in our fatherland. We want to use this opportunity to once again remind all citizens to report any suspected person(s) or object to the nearest security agency for prompt action. RABE ABUBAKAR Brigadier General Acting Director Defence Information. Source : http://defenceinfo.mil.ng/boko-haram-video-diversionary/ http://nationalmirroronline.net/new/boko-haram-video-diversionary-dhq/
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