By Joy Odor
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Wednesday denied alleged allegation labelled against the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) by the Executive Governor of , Governor Dikko Radda that the Military is aiding and profiting from terrorism activities in Katsina State.
This is even as the DHQ affirmed that the military remains unperturbed by such statements capable of demoralizing or dampening the spirit of troops in operational theatres
The Director, Defence Media Operations (DDMO), Major General Edward Buba who denied the allegation in a press statement in Abuja Informed that 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.
According to him, 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.
The DDMO maintained that the AFN would continue on the trajectory of conducting operations as well as working assiduously in the fight against terrorism.
Gen Buba noted that 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.
Recall that the Governor of Katsina State, Governor Dikko Radda granted an interview on Channels television programme ‘Politics Today’ on 5
April 2024 alleging that the Military is aiding and profiting from terrorism activities in Katsina State.
“It is unequivocally clear that, it is subservient to all elected government representatives and therefore regards the relationship with utmost respect.
“In the light of the aforementioned statement of the Governor of Katsina State, the AFN elects not to join words with the state Governor, rather would encourage him to approach the military high command to substantiate his allegations” DHQ said.
