By Kingsley Omonobi
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed as false and misleading narratives circulating on social media suggesting that the Armed Forces of Nigeria are prioritising leniency for terrorists over justice for victims.
The military called on the public to disregard sensational and out-of-context interpretations of official statements and instead support ongoing efforts to restore lasting peace and security across the country.
In a statement titled “Re: Misrepresentation of the Chief of Defence Staff’s Remarks in Operation Safe Corridor,” the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, said the claims stem from a deliberate distortion of comments made by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede.
According to the statement, a viral social media post selectively amplified portions of the CDS’s remarks while ignoring their full context, thereby creating the false impression that the military is showing sympathy towards terrorists.
“This portrayal is not only inaccurate but also undermines ongoing national security efforts,” the statement said.
The DHQ clarified that Operation Safe Corridor is not an amnesty programme, but a structured deradicalisation, rehabilitation, and reintegration initiative designed specifically for surrendered, screened, and low-risk former combatants.
It noted that the programme is part of a broader counter-insurgency strategy that combines both kinetic and non-kinetic approaches, adding that hundreds of...
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