A statement from the Office of the Director of Defence Information, Ministry of Defence, Nigeria has disclosed that five Nigeriens and two Chadians were among the fleeing insurgents apprehended by the Special Forces as troops continued their pursuit of terrorists dislodged from their bases. The seven were among the 9 arrested at Tumbu Gini, a border town with Chad as they tried to cross the borders into Chad. The man suspected to be leading the group escaped with gunshot wounds.
The statement also had it that the Defence Headquarters has observed that attempts were being made by insurgents and their collaborators to push into public domain, questionable and manipulated messages meant to misinform the public. The message which called for support from Afghanistan and Pakistan as well as other cohorts of the insurgents, the statement added, was "Clearly a confirmation of the level of pressure which has been brought to bear on the insurgents."
The Director of Defence information through the statement reassured the public that "There is indeed no cause for alarm as the insurgents are actually in flight, necessitating their call for help from their foreign allies. The operation to put an end to the activities of insurgents is continuing and in line with overall plans for the nation's security."
Via: Federal Ministry of Information (FMI) Nigeria