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No foreign military base in Nigeria, DHQ insists

The Defence Headquarters, (DHQ)on Monday debunked the alleged arrival of the first contingent of French soldiers in Maiduguri, Borno State towards establishing a French Military base in North East Nigeria, describing it as fake, totally false and mischievous.

In a statement made available to Defence Correspondents in Abuja by Director Defence Media Operations, Major Gen Edward Buba, the Military High Command stated unequivocally that there was no single foreign Military base anywhere in Nigeria.

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The statement reads, “Accordingly, the general public is urged to disregard these news and speculations still making rounds in some quarters. It is clear that these are the antics of mischief makers.

The attention of Defence Headquarters has been drawn to online reports alleging the arrival of the first contingent of French soldiers in Maiduguri towards establishing a French Military base in North East Nigeria.

“The Armed Forces of Nigeria hereby states unequivocally that this information is fake, totally false and mischievous.

“It would be recalled that Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa CFR, recently addressed this matter in different media forums. In which he debunked the news and such speculations.

“Accordingly, the general public is urged to disregard these news and speculations still making rounds in some quarters. It is clear that these are the antics of mischief makers.

“Nevertheless, the military will continue to carry out its constitutional responsibilities, most professionally and ensure the territorial integrity of our nation. Kindly disseminate, please.

 

NIGERIAN TRIBUNE 

Jacob Segun Olatunji

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