Army warns mischief makers

The Nigerian Army has warned those it described as mischief makers spreading “a campaign of calumny on social media platforms on unfounded allegations bordering on payment of troops operations allowances and rotation in the North-East

The army, in a statement signed by its Director of Public Relations, Brigadier-General Sani Kukasheka Usman, also accused the individuals of comparing troops’ pay to what obtains in neighbouring countries,” noting that such elements were being sponsored by “people that frustrated themselves out of the  army and political self-defeatists.”

Maintaining that the elements were sentimental and  lacked knowledge of the Nigerian Army of today, the statement noted that investigation was ongoing to determine the full identity and source of the mischief, saying those found connected with it will be dealt with in accordance with the extant provisions of the military justice system.

“We wish to reiterate that the Nigerian Army is a voluntary service. We are not running a conscript Army, all those not satisfied are at liberty to apply for voluntary retirement or discharge as the case may be.

“We cannot afford to have disloyal or disgruntled elements in the system. Anybody caught to be involved in this ignominious campaign  would have himself or herself to blame,” the statement read in part.

The army stated that much had been done in the areas of operations, training, general administration, logistics and general welfare of troops and their families.

“The families of our fallen colleagues are being given adequate attention commensurate with the established terms and conditions of service,” the statement said, adding that the army had “an elaborate exit plan for all officers and soldiers involved in the fight against Boko Haram terrorists in the North-East this year, subject to operational exigencies.”

That is why all efforts must be geared towards mopping up the remnants of the desperate terrorists still bent on causing mayhem wherever they can.

Any soldier who is not satisfied with the professional drive of the Nigerian Army and that of the government can do himself a world of good by voluntarily discharging from the Nigerian Army.

Otherwise all must desist from rumour mongering and outright falsehood  which are unprofessional and have  no place in today’s Nigerian Army.

Fifth columnists will not succeed in their mischief as they will be fished out and dealt with.

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