The Nigerian Army has defended its men who were involved in the
recent shootout in Bosso Local Government Area of Niger to recover arms
from gun runners and armed bandits.
Speaking at the Nigeria Military Human Rights Dialogue, the Chief of
Administration, Nigerian Army, Adamu Abubakar, a major general, said
that the men were on official duty.
He said the Nigerian Army sent the operatives on a covert operation contrary to reports that the men acted on their own.
“Contrary to statements attributed to some questionable vested
interests, the troops were on legitimate official duty aimed to
safeguard lives and property in the area,” Mr. Abubakar said.
“While approaching and deploying to carry out lawful duty, the troops
came under simultaneous and sporadic shooting in all the three
locations; they responded as necessary in line with rules of
engagement.”
He gave the assurance that the Nigerian military was committed to upholding the tenets of human rights in all its operations.
Also, Afam Chukwu, an air commodore, who spoke on behalf of the
Nigeria Air Force, urged Nigerians not to be swayed by campaign of
calumny, especially from the insurgents.
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