Our Position On Shekau’s Latest Video – DHQ

The Nigerian Military has urged citizens to disregard

latest online video clips purportedly released by the

Boko Haram Terrorists Leader, Abubakar Shekau

where he appeared to have surrendered and showed

remorse for the sect terror attacks.

A statement by the Defence Headquaters, released on

Thursday evening reads:

“It has come to the notice of the Defence

Headquarters about the online video clips purportedly

released by the Boko Haram Terrorists Leader,

Abubakar Shekau or his replica in Arabic and Hausa

Languages showing remorse and asking for

forgiveness.

“The DHQ wishes to state emphatically that not

minding the contents of the video clips, the Armed

Forces of Nigeria would continue to fight in order to

consolidate the successes recorded so far and

assuring Nigerians that no inch of the Nigerian

territory would be allowed to be bastardized by any

force of darkness again.

“The DHQ is also reassuring the good citizens of our

great country that all captives under the coffer of the

Boko Haram Terrorists, would regain their freedom

with the ongoing military’s final offensive against the

terrorists.

“While the Nigerian Military would not rest until all the

remnants of the terrorist group are completely wiped

out of our blessed land, the Chief of Defence Staff,

General Gabriel Olonisakin, wishes to commend all

officers and men of the Nigerian Armed Forces for

their sacrifices, determination and courage to degrade

the terrorists and task them to complete the good job

they have started soonest in line with our rules of

engagement.

“The said video clips should therefore be

discountenanced as it could be another ploy or antics

of the terrorists to keep our innocent citizen off their

current security alertness to maximize casualties if

attacked. The Nigerian Armed Forces are now

determined more than ever before to end this ugly

trend.

“Members of the public are also advised not to be

carried away by the video clips, but to be extra

vigilant and be security conscious at all times during

Easter celebration and beyond. Public is also

reminded to report any suspicious strange faces,

movement and object to the nearest security agency

so as to counter any unholy plans of the Godless

terrorist group.