The Nigerian military has accused Borno state elites and
political groups in the North East in general of working to undermine the
efforts of the military in the fight against insurgency in that region. In a
statement signed by Army spokesperson, Sani Usman, the military said such
people are working to ensure the military's operation to end the insurgency
fails because of certain benefits they are getting from the war. The statement
reads;
"The Nigerian Army wishes to inform the public and send
a very strong and serious final warning to some prominent individuals and
political groups who hailed from Borno State in particular and North East
generally, that there is information of plans by some highly placed individuals
and political groups to undermine and scuttle the fight against terrorism and
insurgency in this country. The unscrupulous individuals and their cohorts were
determined to reverse the gains made and scuttle our efforts of achieving the
Presidential directive to defeat Boko Haram terrorists within 3 months. They
are enlisting the services of some Non-Governmental Organizations in this grand
design. It has come to our knowledge that they were employing every means to
see that the operation does not succeed in order for them to continue to enjoy
certain benefits. It has been revealed that they are employing the services of
marabouts and other unethical means in order to frustrate our efforts and the
operations in addition to campaign of calumny. We are aware of their
clandestine meetings and other diabolical efforts to achieve their nefarious
aims. This would not be tolerated. Therefore, such individuals and groups
should be warned in unmistakable terms that anyone found would be dealt with
accordingly. People should place the interest of the nation above any personal
gain or ambition. The continued lost of lives and property in this country
through terrorists activities does not one any good,” the army spokesman said.
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