The Nigerian Army has issued an official statement to address the viral
video making rounds on social media that shows
soldiers complaining bitterly about their obsolete weapons as Boko Haram
killed 100 of their colleagues. While the Army didn't specify the
number of soldiers that died in the attack, the statement said,
'publications have been brandishing false casualty figures as well as
circulating various footages of old and inaccurate BHT propaganda videos
and alluding same to be the attack on 157 Task Force Battalion'. See
the full statement below...1. The attention of the NA has been drawn to
several social media, print, electronic and online publications about
the recent attack on 157 Task Force Battalion at Metele. Whilst it is
true that there was an attack on the location on 18 November 2018, it
has however, become necessary to correct several misinformation being
circulated with regards to this unfortunate event.2. It is important for
the public to note that the NA has laid down procedures for reporting
incidents that involve its personnel who fall casualty in action. Out of
respect for the families of our gallant troops, the NOKs are first
notified before any form of public information so as to avoid
exacerbating the grief family members would bear, were they to discover
such from unofficial sources.3. Furthermore, it suffices to observe that
several social media, print and online publications have been
brandishing false casualty figures as well as circulating various
footages of old and inaccurate BHT propaganda videos and alluding same
to be the attack on 157 Task Force Battalion. Whilst it is
understandable how such misinformation can spread in this era of social
media frenzy, the spurious circulation of some of these videos only
contribute to further propagate the propaganda intent of the terrorists;
to misinform the populace and portray themselves as what they are not.
So far, the situation is that the location is under control as
reinforcing units have been able to repel the terrorists and stabilize
the situation.4. The NA sincerely, wishes to thank the various arms of
government, MDAs and sister security agencies that have stood with her
in these trying times; by commiserating with the families of the fallen
heroes who have paid the supreme price for the defence of our dearly
beloved country. The necessary support being given the NA by the Federal
Government and the goodwill of the Nigerian populace will undoubtedly
continue to spur the NA towards the ultimate defeat of the highly
degraded BHTs.5. This is for your information please.Nigerian Army reacts to viral video showing how Boko Haram killed several soldiers in Borno State
The Nigerian Army has issued an official statement to address the viral
video making rounds on social media that shows
soldiers complaining bitterly about their obsolete weapons as Boko Haram
killed 100 of their colleagues. While the Army didn't specify the
number of soldiers that died in the attack, the statement said,
'publications have been brandishing false casualty figures as well as
circulating various footages of old and inaccurate BHT propaganda videos
and alluding same to be the attack on 157 Task Force Battalion'. See
the full statement below...1. The attention of the NA has been drawn to
several social media, print, electronic and online publications about
the recent attack on 157 Task Force Battalion at Metele. Whilst it is
true that there was an attack on the location on 18 November 2018, it
has however, become necessary to correct several misinformation being
circulated with regards to this unfortunate event.2. It is important for
the public to note that the NA has laid down procedures for reporting
incidents that involve its personnel who fall casualty in action. Out of
respect for the families of our gallant troops, the NOKs are first
notified before any form of public information so as to avoid
exacerbating the grief family members would bear, were they to discover
such from unofficial sources.3. Furthermore, it suffices to observe that
several social media, print and online publications have been
brandishing false casualty figures as well as circulating various
footages of old and inaccurate BHT propaganda videos and alluding same
to be the attack on 157 Task Force Battalion. Whilst it is
understandable how such misinformation can spread in this era of social
media frenzy, the spurious circulation of some of these videos only
contribute to further propagate the propaganda intent of the terrorists;
to misinform the populace and portray themselves as what they are not.
So far, the situation is that the location is under control as
reinforcing units have been able to repel the terrorists and stabilize
the situation.4. The NA sincerely, wishes to thank the various arms of
government, MDAs and sister security agencies that have stood with her
in these trying times; by commiserating with the families of the fallen
heroes who have paid the supreme price for the defence of our dearly
beloved country. The necessary support being given the NA by the Federal
Government and the goodwill of the Nigerian populace will undoubtedly
continue to spur the NA towards the ultimate defeat of the highly
degraded BHTs.5. This is for your information please.
