No foreign military base in Nigeria,Says DHQ

BY ANDREW OROLUA

The Nigerian Armed Forces has reiterated that there is no foreign military base in Nigeria.

Director of Defence Media Operations Major General Edward Buba restated this in a statement on Monday while refuting “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 statement read in part as follows: “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.

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“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.”