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… Threat of lawsuits against the media that broadcast them
By Joseph Erunke
ABUJA – The Nigerian military said photos and videos of suspected military killings by Boko Haram terrorists monitoring online trends were propaganda materials falsified by terrorists.
It was even then that it threatened to take legal action against the media circulating the documents, claiming that it would spare no more individuals or groups who deliberately disseminated false information intended to undermine to national security.
The army, in an unsigned statement posted on its Facebook wall last night, insisted that "the videos and images circulating as the alleged attack on the Metele base are false and do not represent in no way the reality of the situation on the ground ".
All the anger against @ Mbhari, the department heads and @HQNigerianArmy the heavy loss suffered by our brave soldiers is justified and anger should exceed political division.
But when you start using FAKE photos, you inadvertently contribute to Boko Haram's propaganda. pic.twitter.com/r34BWSnT3d
– Kayode Ogundamisi (@ogundamisi) November 24, 2018
The statement reads as follows: "The Nigerian military has continued to watch with dismay the myriad of photos and video clips improperly distributed on various social media platforms by different people.
"It is indeed shocking to see how these propaganda media, well falsified, emanating from enemies of the state have managed to create fear and unrest in the political system. These trafficked materials clearly serve the ends targeted by terrorists to misinform the public, spread panic, hatred, religious intolerance and, most importantly, undermine national security.
"The AN would like to categorically declare that the videos and images circulating as the so-called attack on the Metele base are false and in no way represent the reality of the situation on the ground. Unfortunately, many people do not know that the indiscretionary messages and comments of a citizen who is supposed to be firmly behind his military forces in these difficult times could have the effect of tarnishing the morale of the troops. However, the NA's willingness to protect the territorial integrity and sanctity of the Nigerian state would not be undermined by detractors or tacit supporters of the enemies of our beloved country.
"While recognizing the concerns of well-meaning Nigerians who are truly caring for their soldiers, AN wants to draw the attention of its detractors to the fact that spreading false news is a crime and constitutes a violation of the provisions of section 24. (1) (a), (b) and (2) (a), (b), (c) (i), (ii) of the cybercrime (prohibition and prevention, etc.).
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"In this perspective, please note that the Nigerian military will now report these offenses and prosecute individuals or groups who deliberately disseminate false information to undermine national security in the courts of the relevant jurisdictions.
"Similarly, the Nigerian military wishes to inform the public of its iReport channels on the Nigerian army website, as well as on the Android and iOS platforms, through which the public can convey advice, useful criticisms or observations that would allow the Nigerian army to better serve the good people of Nigeria. . You must note this and kindly distribute it through your different channels. "
That's Metele in Borno where Boko Haram killed more than 200 Nigerian soldiers this week
Soldiers who survived recorded this video
Watch and listen to their frustration.Unfortunately, the zoo government they call for help is the one who kills them@MaziNnamdiKanu@netanyahu pic.twitter.com/3jhcfB5OcC
– IpobChiefJohnsonZone (@ChiefJohnsonn) November 23, 2018
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