Maiduguri remains peaceful, calm -Army

The Nigerian Army, Thursday gave assurance that Maiduguri, the Borno state capital is peaceful and calm.

A statement issued by  the  Deputy Director, Army Public Relations , Operation Lafiya Dole, Col. Ado Isa, said  information circulating on social media claiming that ‘terrorists’ plan to execute deadly attacks on some selected populated areas cannot be true.

The rumour, he said, is meant to cause panic and inflict casualty on innocent Nigerians.

The statement said the headquarters Theatre Command, Operation Lafiya Dole, had assured the public that necessary measures had been put in place to checkmate the purported evil plans of the criminals.

The army spokesman stated that troops had been instructed  to ensure movements and activities of the marauders are effectively thwarted.

Troops are also in staging positions in line with the Super Camp Concept to destroy the bandits whenever and wherever they are seen.

He also said members of the public are urged to disregard the rumour of ’deadly attacks’ on Maiduguri and environs, stressing that, fake news is being circulated by mischievous elements and other collaborators of the criminals with the aim to instil fear and panic in the minds of the people as well as  sabotage the efforts of the military and other security agencies in the struggle to end the menace.

The DDAPR enjoined members of the public to disregard the alleged attacks on Maiduguri city and environs and go about their routine lawful businesses without fear or hindrance.

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