The Nigerian military has given a strong hint
that the Commanders, officers and soldiers
responsible for Baga debacle, where newly
acquired sophisticated weapons were
abandoned to advancing Boko Haram
terrorists who took over and ransacked the
town early this month.
This hint was given on Friday in a statement
signed by the Director of Defence Information
(DDI), Maj-Gen. Chris Olukolade, saying that
the affected personnel who are part of the
Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF)
must account for the seeming lack of
commitment and professionalism.
Following the loss of Baga, THISDAY reported
that the DHQ was disappointed at what they
saw as a calculated attempt by some
elements within the military to sabotage the
operation in the North East.
Accordingly, they set up a probe panel to
ascertain the fall of the strategic town, barely
two days after delivery of new weapons to the
units.
Consequently, Olukolade has confirmed that
the "Nigerian officers in key command
positions of the MJTF are in the process of
accounting for their actions leading to the
loss of weapons, men and location in their
area of responsibility in the mission area.
"This is a normal military procedure in major
operations or after encounters. The essence is
to extract and collate relevant information for
subsequent missions."
According to him, the probe “could also lead
to or determine appropriate disciplinary
action where necessary".
In a related development, the Defence
spokesman said that an extensive mopping
up operation to search for arms or stranded
terrorists and other casualties was ongoing in
Michika, Adamawa State, after troops sacked
the terrorists that had been operating in the
town and its environ.
He said that the assault on terrorists’ main
positions reported by THISDAY, was
concluded on Thursday as many of them died
in the combat.
Olukolade also revealed that troops who
sustained injuries in the operation were
receiving necessary medical attention.
He said that other troops are continuing the
pursuit of those who are on the run from the
town, adding that normalcy had been
restored in the town
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that the Commanders, officers and soldiers
responsible for Baga debacle, where newly
acquired sophisticated weapons were
abandoned to advancing Boko Haram
terrorists who took over and ransacked the
town early this month.
This hint was given on Friday in a statement
signed by the Director of Defence Information
(DDI), Maj-Gen. Chris Olukolade, saying that
the affected personnel who are part of the
Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF)
must account for the seeming lack of
commitment and professionalism.
Following the loss of Baga, THISDAY reported
that the DHQ was disappointed at what they
saw as a calculated attempt by some
elements within the military to sabotage the
operation in the North East.
Accordingly, they set up a probe panel to
ascertain the fall of the strategic town, barely
two days after delivery of new weapons to the
units.
Consequently, Olukolade has confirmed that
the "Nigerian officers in key command
positions of the MJTF are in the process of
accounting for their actions leading to the
loss of weapons, men and location in their
area of responsibility in the mission area.
"This is a normal military procedure in major
operations or after encounters. The essence is
to extract and collate relevant information for
subsequent missions."
According to him, the probe “could also lead
to or determine appropriate disciplinary
action where necessary".
In a related development, the Defence
spokesman said that an extensive mopping
up operation to search for arms or stranded
terrorists and other casualties was ongoing in
Michika, Adamawa State, after troops sacked
the terrorists that had been operating in the
town and its environ.
He said that the assault on terrorists’ main
positions reported by THISDAY, was
concluded on Thursday as many of them died
in the combat.
Olukolade also revealed that troops who
sustained injuries in the operation were
receiving necessary medical attention.
He said that other troops are continuing the
pursuit of those who are on the run from the
town, adding that normalcy had been
restored in the town
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