Nigerian Army on Saturday said the fresh threat issued by
released Boko Haram members in a video clip distributed by the group is just a
propaganda and should be ignored.
A statement by Army spokesman Brigadier General Sani Usan
said the attention of Nigerian Army has been drawn to the threat by one of the
released Boko Haram terrorists in exchange for the abducted Chibok school
girls.
He said: “in the first clip the terrorist, among other
things, made boastful and spurious allegations, while the second clip was about
alleged indoctrination of some of the abducted Chibok school girls in
captivity.
“We wish to state that the terrorist has lost touch with
current realities. It was aimed at seeking relevance and attention.
“As you are all aware, he was a direct beneficiary of the
process that led to the release of 82 of the abducted girls, and does not have
a say or capacity to do anything, therefore his threats should be ignored.
“We would like to assure the public that the Nigerian Army
is totally committed to the Federal Government’s determined efforts of rescuing
all abducted persons and peace in the country.”
The spokesman said the army would not relent efforts of
clearing the remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists through the ongoing
clearance operations.
“Therefore, we wish to solicit for more support, cooperation
and understanding of the public, particularly members of the Press.
“We should not give in to terrorists propaganda and empty
threats. We have come to a very critical stage of the fight against terrorism
and insurgency in Nigeria that require more patriotism and security
consciousness by all and sundry.
“Gone were the days when people glamorize terrorists and
their criminal acts”, he added.
By Wale Odunsi
