TERRORISM: Army Spokesman Solicits For Media Support
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The newly appointed Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier-General Mohammed Yerima, has solicited for partnership and cooperation from the media as he assumed office.
Yerima made this known as he took over from his predecessor, said; “The Nigerian Army, under the leadership of Major-General Ibrahim Attahiru, was open to constructive engagements and criticisms from Nigerians through the media that would help troops in the fight against insurgency and other security challenges in the country.
“Such constructive engagements were capable of boosting the morale of troops on the frontline to crush the Boko Haram terror group, bandits, kidnappers and others criminals terrorizing the peace of the country.
“As you all know, nothing boosts the morale of our fighting troops more than the solidarity of all Nigerians, especially media reports that ginger their zeal and fighting spirit and sacrifice to the nation.”
He reminded Nigerians that crushing terrorists was a victory for all, He said, “We shall be open to constructive engagements and criticisms that will support the military’s operations against the enemies of the country.
“The Nigerian Army, under the current Chief of Army Staff, Maj. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, values your partnership and cooperation.”
