Don’t be deceived to join Boko Haram insurgents,  Military warns

The Military High Command on Friday warned  members of the Public against being lured into the dreaded Boko Haram insurgents, saying that the game is  up for group

The Coordinator Defence Media Operations DMO Major General John Enenche gave the stern warning in Abuja while briefing news men on the update on Armed Forces of Nigerian Operations again the insurgent’s activities in the Northern part of the country.

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He declared that the Armed Forces of Nigerian remained more decisive to end the insurgency and other security challenges in the Country

According to him, ” I call on parents, traditional, opinion, community and religious leaders to advise their wards and subjects not to succumb to inducements by the terrorists, as the Armed Forces of Nigeria remains decisive to end the insurgency and other security challenges in the Country.

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