The Defence Headquarters,(DHQ)has dismissed reports claiming the arrival of French soldiers in Maiduguri, Nigeria, as “fake” and “mischievous.”
The allegations, suggesting the establishment of a French military base in the northeast, were debunked in a statement issued by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba on Monday.
“The Armed Forces of Nigeria states unequivocally that this information is totally false,” the statement read. “These reports are the work of mischief-makers.”
“Nevertheless, the military will continue to carry out its constitutional responsibilities, most professionally and ensure the territorial integrity of our nation,” Buba stated.
