The Nigerian Army’s Joint Task Force in the Northwest, called Operation Fansan Yamma, has debunked an alleged military bombing of civilians in Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
The Army urged the public to always verify information from authentic sources before going public to prevent misinformation and unnecessary panic about its operations.
A statement last night by the Coordinator of the Joint Media Coordination Centre of Operation Fansan Yamma, Lt.-Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, said the reports raised concerns among the populace, hence the need for clarification on the alleged incident.
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Abdullahi explained that all military operations were being conducted on the basis of thorough intelligence and reconnaissance missions.
“This rigorous process is particularly important when targeting groups, like the Lakurawa terrorist organisation, as it aims to ensure precision and protect civilian lives.
“There is a significant risk that terrorist groups may attempt to undermine military successes through media disinformation, necessitating caution concerning unverified claims, especially in the ongoing fight against terrorism and banditry.
“Importantly, the targets struck in the vicinity of Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa have been positively identified as associated with the Lakurawa group, reinforcing the justification for the military action taken,” the statement added.