By Chuks Oyema-Aziken
The Armed forces of Nigeria on Wednesday refuted what it says is weighty allegation labelled against it by the Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Radda, that the Military is aiding and profiting from terrorism activities in Katsina State.
The AFN stated this in a press release signed Major General Edward Buba, Director Defence Media Operations.
The DDMO said the AFN is subservient to all elected government representatives and therefore regards the relationship with utmost respect, hence it will not join words with the Governor, rather would encourage him to approach the military high command to substantiate his allegations.
He said the AFN led by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa OFR, 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. Kindly use your Media house to disseminate this information for the awareness of all.”
