We don’t Have Foreign Military Base in Nigeria- DHQ
By Ewache Ajefu
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters(DHQ) has refuted online reports alleging the arrival of the first contingent of French soldiers in Maiduguri towards establishing a French Military base in North East Nigeria.
A statement signed by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba noted that
information is fake, totally false and mischievous.
The Defence Headquarters further clarified that Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa recently addressed this matter in different media fora where he debunked the news and such speculations.
It noted that the general public should disregard these news and speculations still making rounds in some quarters, stressing that they are the antics of mischief makers.
The statement said the military will continue to carry out its constitutional responsibilities, most professionally and ensure the territorial integrity of our nation.
