Okodili Ndidi, Abuja
THE military has debunked the allegation that its troops operating at the boundary between Taraba and Benue states are taking side against the Tivs.
It said the military is a force that serves the interest of all Nigerians and guided by relevant laws.
A statement by the Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, said: “The attention of the military has been drawn to news going round in some quarters and the media that the troops operating at the boundary between Taraba and Benue states are taking side, by preventing the Tivs from returning to their homes.
“This unpatriotic comment from some individuals is coming after troops of Operation Whirl Stroke and the internal security outfits of both Taraba and Benue states have stabilised the security situation in the general area of conflict between the two tribes.”
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It added: “It is necessary to remind Nigerians that its military is a force that serves the interest of all Nigerians equally as guided by relevant laws. Additionally, the Armed Forces of Nigeria is made up of professionals with adequate training on internal security and conflict management.
“Therefore, the high command of the Nigerian military debunks this fallacy of preventing the Tivs from returning home after the crisis.”
“The public is hereby assured of the total loyalty of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to constituted authorities as well as full commitment to the protection of lives and property of Nigerians.”
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