The alleged attack on the convoy of Governor Nyako as presented in a
breaking news report on some television channels earlier on is not true.
The truth is that the Governor of Adamawa State, Murtala Nyako visited
Michika and Shuwa areas of the State to sympathize with the communities
that were attacked by terrorists recently.
While returning, the convoy
came across a noticeable pandemonium which resulted from the alarm
raised by some people who had mistaken a convoy movement of troops on
patrol at Kirchinga village, for another impending attack by terrorists.
In the ensuing stampede and confusion, people scampered into the bush
ostensibly to escape from those mistaken for terrorists. The incident
which was presented as a “Breaking News” and scrolled on TV is therefore
not a true reflection of what actually happened. The report is capable
of causing unnecessary anxiety and heightening tension. The military
authorities therefore find it necessary to put the records straight and
call on residents to go about their normal activities while remaining
vigilant. The operations in the North East are being consolidated and
every effort is made to stop the terrorists from continuing their
atrocities in that part of the country. AC OLUKOLADE Major General
Director Defence Information
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