We have the capacity to fight Boko Haram – Defence HQs

…says we don’t need mercenaries

By OKOSUN DENNIS

Defence Headquarters on Thursday says it has the capacity and capability to clear the remnants of the terrorists from the country rather than resorting to the used of mercenaries.

It added that it was illogical and unnecessary to used mercenaries after the battle of Boko Haram insurgent had been won.

Reacting to ThisDay newspaper publication of 9th November, 2016, claiming that foreign mercenaries would be used to fight Boko Haram, the Director, Defence Information (DDI) Brig Gen Rabe Abubakar said the story was not only mischievous
and unfounded but lacks merit and far from the truth

He explained that though there were  pockets of attack in the last few days by the fleeing Boko Haram terrorists, which he said was regrettable, does not call for serious concern as it is not uncommon worldwide for such occurrence in a place once infested by terrorist groups.

The statement read in part, “Defence Headquarters (DHQ) read with dismay the disturbing report on Wednesday 9 November 2016 edition of Thisday Newspaper claiming that foreign mercenaries would be used to fight Boko Haram.  This story is not only mischievous and unfounded but lacks merit and far from the truth.

“Those peddling rumours on the use of mercenaries are mischievous.
They have done it before and failed and are at it again. Surely, they will definitely fail this time also.  The unprecedented successes recorded against the deadly Boko Haram sect by the Nigerian military without seeking external force is there for all to see.

“The DHQ, therefore urge our patriotic citizens to ignore the senseless talk and dismiss the story in its entirety as it was concocted to serve inglorious selfish interest,” Gen Abubakar added.