The Nigerian Army has raised an alarm that some prominent individuals and political groups from the North East are employing the services of marabouts and other unethical means to undermine and scuttle the fight against terrorism and insurgency in the country.
A statement by Col. Sani Kukasheka Usman, Acting Director Army Public Relations, said that the unscrupulous individuals and their cohorts were determined to reverse the gains made and scuttle its efforts of achieving the Presidential directive to defeat Boko Haram terrorists within three months.
It said that the group are enlisting the services of some Non-Governmental Organizations in this grand design and “employing every means to see that the our operation does not succeed in order for them to continue to enjoy certain benefits.”
“It has been revealed that they are employing the services of marabouts and other unethical means in order to frustrate our efforts and the operations in addition to campaign of calumny.
“We are aware of their clandestine meetings and other diabolical efforts to achieve their nefarious aims. This would not be tolerated.”
The army, therefore, warned any individual and groups found would be dealt with accordingly.
“People should place the interest of the nation above any personal gain or ambition. The continued lost of lives and properties in this country through terrorists activities does not one any good.”
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