Buratai warns against glorification of Boko Haram
- Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai condemned the glorification of Boko Haram terrorists
- The chief of army staff said media reportage has emboldened the terrorists to carry out their heinous acts
- The army chief called for support from Nigerians to fight terrorism
The chief of army staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, has said that Boko Haram should be treated as criminals and warned against glorifying them.
The Nation reports that the chief of army staff gave this warning while on an operational visit to troops in the northeast.
Buratai said the terrorists have become embolden due to propaganda from the media and Nigerians.
The army chief called for support from Nigerians in dealing with Boko Haram. He said the publicity given to the terrorists is worrisome and that “the development has further boosted the image of the criminal gang thus assuming larger than life status.”
“It is wrong for any person to eulogize or support murderers, bandits and armed robbers that the known Boko Haram terrorists group has turned into.”
He said it has become obvious for all to see that the terrorists were operating only for selfish reasons and not for any just cause as manifested in murder and terror on hapless people.
The army chief pleaded that as peace loving people, Nigerians should not be glorifying these criminals by calling them by any name other than “criminals” “kidnappers”, “armed robbers” and “murderers.”
“Unfortunately, many Nigerians are not aware that giving prominence to the criminal activities of the terrorists group through sensational headlines and fake news in both electronic and print media could also amount to tacit support to terrorism which violates the Terrorism Prevention Act 2011.
“It is therefore important that all Nigerians rally round our gallant troops as they fight these criminals. All should know that the support to the efforts of the Armed Forces of Nigeria in the counter terrorism efforts would boost their morale and it will be highly appreciated. The Nigerian Army is asking for the continued understanding and cooperation of all Nigerians and well-meaning people," he said.
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He called for support of the military for the safety of the country against terrorism and banditry.
Meanwhile, some soldiers of the Nigerian Army on Sunday, September 15, repelled an attack by Boko Haram terrorists at the University of Maiduguri
Sources with the university said the attack caused panic among students who were studying for their second-semester examinations at the UniMaid.
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