The Defence Headquarters has debunked a viral video circulating on social media, purportedly depicting a recent attack on Nigerian troops in Marte, Borno State, describing it as a recycled terror propaganda aimed at misleading the public and undermining military operations.
This was revealed in a press statement signed by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye and made available to Aje Stream TV.
According to the statement, following a thorough analysis by relevant authorities, it has been confirmed that the video is not related to the Marte incident in any form.
”The visual content, terrain, and operational context clearly indicate that the footage is from an occurrence at a different location which was first posted on 7 December 2020.
”The video clips is being deliberately recycled and manipulated by criminal elements and sympathizers of terrorist groups to mislead the public and sow seed of fear, while aiming at dissuading the public from the gains being recorded by troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria in the ongoing operations across the country. “the statement read.
According to the Defence Headquarters, Nigerian troops successfully repelled the real attack in Marte after a fierce gun battle at approximately 3:00 am on May 12.
A large number of terrorists were neutralized during the exchange, while several others fled with bullet wounds. The military emphasized that no footage from the encounter has been officially released, warning the public against being misled by manipulated content.
The military condemned the circulation of the fake video in the strongest terms, labeling it a malicious act designed to demoralize troops and spread misinformation.
“This act of disinformation is not only irresponsible but also criminal. The individuals behind such campaigns will be identified and prosecuted in accordance with the law,” the Defence Headquarters warned.
Reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, the military assured citizens that operations across the North East and other theatres of conflict are yielding significant progress in dismantling terrorist networks.
The public has been urged to disregard the fake video and rely solely on official channels for verified information on security matters.
”We urge the general public to disregard the fake video and rely only on official sources for verified information on military operations. The support and cooperation of all Nigerians remain vital in the collective fight against terrorism and all forms of insecurity.” the statement read.
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The Defence Headquarters has debunked a viral video circulating on social media, purportedly depicting a recent attack on Nigerian troops in Marte, Borno State, describing it as a recycled terror propaganda aimed at misleading the public and undermining military operations.
This was revealed in a press statement signed by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye and made available to Aje Stream TV.
According to the statement, following a thorough analysis by relevant authorities, it has been confirmed that the video is not related to the Marte incident in any form.
”The visual content, terrain, and operational context clearly indicate that the footage is from an occurrence at a different location which was first posted on 7 December 2020.
”The video clips is being deliberately recycled and manipulated by criminal elements and sympathizers of terrorist groups to mislead the public and sow seed of fear, while aiming at dissuading the public from the gains being recorded by troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria in the ongoing operations across the country. “the statement read.
According to the Defence Headquarters, Nigerian troops successfully repelled the real attack in Marte after a fierce gun battle at approximately 3:00 am on May 12.
A large number of terrorists were neutralized during the exchange, while several others fled with bullet wounds. The military emphasized that no footage from the encounter has been officially released, warning the public against being misled by manipulated content.
The military condemned the circulation of the fake video in the strongest terms, labeling it a malicious act designed to demoralize troops and spread misinformation.
“This act of disinformation is not only irresponsible but also criminal. The individuals behind such campaigns will be identified and prosecuted in accordance with the law,” the Defence Headquarters warned.
Reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, the military assured citizens that operations across the North East and other theatres of conflict are yielding significant progress in dismantling terrorist networks.
The public has been urged to disregard the fake video and rely solely on official channels for verified information on security matters.
”We urge the general public to disregard the fake video and rely only on official sources for verified information on military operations. The support and cooperation of all Nigerians remain vital in the collective fight against terrorism and all forms of insecurity.” the statement read.
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The Defence Headquarters has debunked a viral video circulating on social media, purportedly depicting a recent attack on Nigerian troops in Marte, Borno State, describing it as a recycled terror propaganda aimed at misleading the public and undermining military operations.
This was revealed in a press statement signed by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye and made available to Aje Stream TV.
According to the statement, following a thorough analysis by relevant authorities, it has been confirmed that the video is not related to the Marte incident in any form.
”The visual content, terrain, and operational context clearly indicate that the footage is from an occurrence at a different location which was first posted on 7 December 2020.
”The video clips is being deliberately recycled and manipulated by criminal elements and sympathizers of terrorist groups to mislead the public and sow seed of fear, while aiming at dissuading the public from the gains being recorded by troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria in the ongoing operations across the country. “the statement read.
According to the Defence Headquarters, Nigerian troops successfully repelled the real attack in Marte after a fierce gun battle at approximately 3:00 am on May 12.
A large number of terrorists were neutralized during the exchange, while several others fled with bullet wounds. The military emphasized that no footage from the encounter has been officially released, warning the public against being misled by manipulated content.
The military condemned the circulation of the fake video in the strongest terms, labeling it a malicious act designed to demoralize troops and spread misinformation.
“This act of disinformation is not only irresponsible but also criminal. The individuals behind such campaigns will be identified and prosecuted in accordance with the law,” the Defence Headquarters warned.
Reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, the military assured citizens that operations across the North East and other theatres of conflict are yielding significant progress in dismantling terrorist networks.
The public has been urged to disregard the fake video and rely solely on official channels for verified information on security matters.
”We urge the general public to disregard the fake video and rely only on official sources for verified information on military operations. The support and cooperation of all Nigerians remain vital in the collective fight against terrorism and all forms of insecurity.” the statement read.
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The Defence Headquarters has debunked a viral video circulating on social media, purportedly depicting a recent attack on Nigerian troops in Marte, Borno State, describing it as a recycled terror propaganda aimed at misleading the public and undermining military operations.
This was revealed in a press statement signed by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye and made available to Aje Stream TV.
According to the statement, following a thorough analysis by relevant authorities, it has been confirmed that the video is not related to the Marte incident in any form.
”The visual content, terrain, and operational context clearly indicate that the footage is from an occurrence at a different location which was first posted on 7 December 2020.
”The video clips is being deliberately recycled and manipulated by criminal elements and sympathizers of terrorist groups to mislead the public and sow seed of fear, while aiming at dissuading the public from the gains being recorded by troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria in the ongoing operations across the country. “the statement read.
According to the Defence Headquarters, Nigerian troops successfully repelled the real attack in Marte after a fierce gun battle at approximately 3:00 am on May 12.
A large number of terrorists were neutralized during the exchange, while several others fled with bullet wounds. The military emphasized that no footage from the encounter has been officially released, warning the public against being misled by manipulated content.
The military condemned the circulation of the fake video in the strongest terms, labeling it a malicious act designed to demoralize troops and spread misinformation.
“This act of disinformation is not only irresponsible but also criminal. The individuals behind such campaigns will be identified and prosecuted in accordance with the law,” the Defence Headquarters warned.
Reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, the military assured citizens that operations across the North East and other theatres of conflict are yielding significant progress in dismantling terrorist networks.
The public has been urged to disregard the fake video and rely solely on official channels for verified information on security matters.
”We urge the general public to disregard the fake video and rely only on official sources for verified information on military operations. The support and cooperation of all Nigerians remain vital in the collective fight against terrorism and all forms of insecurity.” the statement read.