Press Release
The attention of the
Theatre Command Headquarters Maiduguri has been drawn to various releases on
social media on the operation at Gudumbali , northern Borno State .
Most of the publications are not only fictions but imagination of the writers
that have no iota of knowledge on military operation. Unfortunately, this is
coming at a time when the military has created several avenues for them to get
first hand information on our activities.
In the quest to be on
the same footing with each Nigerian, Media centre was established in the North
East. Additional to this is the open door policy of the leadership style of our
chief of Army Staff Lt Gen TY Buratai where he carries throughout his
operational engagements media personalities. For the records Gulumba was
captured by own troops on 10 November 2015 and our troops deployed to secure
and weed off Boko Haram terrorists.
The location was
attacked yesterday morning which resulted in fierce battle till afternoon.
Troops went for pursuit after which they mop and reorganise. The unit suffered
some injuries and casualties and equally killed several insurgents. The
Nigerian Army has nothing to hide but we call all patriots to support these
troops that are courageously fighting for peace and security of our nation. The
Theatre Command wishes to state that the story is far from the truth and
misrepresentation of facts.
In fact, it smacks of the imagination of those
sympathetic to Boko Haram terrorists. The Theatre Commander Operation LAFIYA
DOLE has addressed the issue and gave journalists the opportunity to ask
questions and clarify doubts about the Gudumbali incidence and yet, the medium
is yet to reflect the true situation. It should be stated here that, although
the unit suffered some casualties, what the medium was reporting was grossly exaggerated
for reasons best known to them.
The number of casualty and equipment lost as
being circulated is not correct, the situation was unnecessarily blown beyond
proportion to give terrorists the type of propaganda they desired. The affected
personnel sustained only minor injuries, not gun shot wounds. You are please
requested to disseminate this information to the general public. Thanks for
your continuous support.
Colonel Tukur Ismail Gusau
Media Coordinator
Operation LAFIYA DOLE
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