By Tobias Lengnan Dapam
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), has clarified that there is no foreign military base in the country try.
Major General, Edward Buba, Director, Defence Media Operations, made the clarification in a statement issued on Monday.
He stated this while reacting to an 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”.
