The High Command of the Nigerian Army Saturday called on the general public to disregard an alleged doctored video which it said was targeted at tarnishing the image of the Nigerian Army.
This was contained in a statement made available newsmen in Abuja by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyeama Nwachukwu.
Gen Nwachukwu explained that following a fact finding investigation on the video by subjecting it to credible reverse image, it was discovered that the video was first published on YouTube channel “BIAFRA BOY”.
He added that in the course of the investigation, it was discovered that it was released by secessionist sympathisers on Youtube, featuring blurred images of some persons dressed in green camouflage destroying a farmland in an undisclosed location, recently.
He however said that the authors failed to identify the location, community, or Local Government Area the incident occured.
He further explained that the investigation also revealed that the image of the men in green camouflage was deliberately blurred to conceal their identity from viewers.
He added that given these facts, “it is apparent that the video footage is a deliberate propaganda by Eastern Security Network (ESN) to bring the reputation and image of the Nigerian Army to disrepute by portraying personnel of the army as enemies of the people.”
He, therefore, advised the members of the public to be wary of such negative propaganda materials and subject them to thorough scrutiny and urged the public to disregard the propaganda video as it was the machination of mischief-makers targeting the Nigerian military.
Gen Nwachukwu reassured the general public that the Nigerian Army would continue to operate professionally regardless of all divisive propaganda.
According to him, “we assure all peace loving Nigerians of our commitment to aid civil authorities in the containment of security challenges in line with constitutional provisions.”
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