The Nigerian Army has warned popular Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi and other “ opinion merchants” in the country to exercise restraint with their utterances and not drag the Army to disrepute .
The Army said contrary to Gumi ’s statements to bandits recently that Christian soldiers were the ones killing the bandits, the Army does not deploy troops along religious or ethnic lines .
This was contained in a statement issued on Monday titled, ‘ Nigerian Army Does Not Deploy Its Troops Along Ethnic Or Religious Lines’.
The statement was signed by Director , Army Public Relations , Mohammed Yerima .
It read , “ The attention of the Nigerian Army has been drawn to a viral video- clip showing the renowned and respected Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmed Gumi, alleging that non - Muslim soldiers were responsible for the attacks against bandits.
“ In the video clip, the Islamic pupil turned into seen telling the bandits that the squaddies involved in maximum attacks against them were non- Muslims. He further stated that they ought to be conscious that squaddies are divided into Muslims and non- Muslims.
“ While the Nigerian Army might now not want to join troubles with the respected Sheikh Ahmed Gumi , it's far, but , vital to restate that the Nigerian Army as country wide organization, does now not set up its troops alongside ethnic or non secular lines .
“ Therefore , Sheikh Ahmed Gumi and other opinion merchants are please enjoined to workout restraint now not to pull the image and recognition of one of the most reliable national institutions to disrepute.
“ The Nigerian Army stays the pleasure of the nation and has continually defended the territorial integrity of this first rate nation. Comments suggesting to mudslide the picture and popularity of the Nigerian Army are not best inimical however tended towards creating bad blood amongst Nigerians.
“ Furthermore , most operations performed through the Nigerian Army have been achieved in strict adherence to policies of engagement , code of behavior and recognize for the fundamental human rights of the citizenry without any exception . It is therefore, worrying that an opinion leader might intentionally need to disparage the Nigerian Army to painting it in horrific light.
“ The Nigerian Army desires to capture this possibility to advise opinion leaders to be greater courteous while expressing their perspectives , taking into cognisance the imperative for national safety , mainly at this difficult times when our gallant troops have redoubled their efforts to tackle the myriads of security demanding situations facing our dear country. What our troops want now could be public guide to discharge their obligation successfully and within the maximum professional way .”
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