Allegation Of French Military Base In North East Nigeria False – DG DMO
•By Our Reporter
ABUJA – The Director, Defence Media Operations DMO, Major General Edward Buba has disclosed that the allegation of the establishment of a French Military base in North East Nigeria is false.
In a statement on Monday, General Buba noted that “The attention of Defence Headquarters has been drawn to online reports alleging the arrival of the first contingent of French soldiers in Maiduguri towards establishing a French Military base in North East Nigeria.”
According to him, “The Armed Forces of Nigeria hereby states unequivocally that this information is fake, totally false and mischievous.
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“It would be recalled that Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa CFR, recently addressed this matter in different media forums. In which he debunked the news and such speculations.
“Accordingly, the general public is urged to disregard these news and speculations still making rounds in some quarters. It is clear that these are the antics of mischief makers.
Nevertheless, the military will continue to carry out its constitutional responsibilities, most professionally and ensure the territorial integrity of our nation. Kindly disseminate, please.”
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