The Nigerian Army says it has uncovered a plan by foreign media in partnership with collaborators in Nigeria to undermine ongoing operations to end insurgency in the country.

This is was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the acting Director of Army Public Relations, Sani Usman.

Usman disclosed that the plot was to be executed through another false claim of human rights violation by troops in operation.

He stated that the development was unfortunate and capable of frustrating the efforts of the military, while reiterating that troops and their commanders in the frontline would remain focused.

 “The Nigerian Army would like to reiterate and renew its commitment to upholding human rights principles and practice.

“It has come to our knowledge that some foreign media, Non-governmental Organisations and some of their Nigerian affiliates are about to start making false claims of human rights violations by the Nigerian Army.

“It is clear that these groups and their collaborators are not happy with the progress made in the efforts to solve the security problems bedeviling our nation as manifested in the terrorists’ activities.

“The implication of such act is that it is capable of thwarting the gains in the fight against terrorism and insurgency.”

“We would not condone any human rights abuses.

“Where there are allegations of human rights violation by any individual or group, this would be thoroughly investigated and those found guilty would be brought to book in accordance with extant laws.

“Therefore, the Nigerian Army would not succumb to blackmail and neither would it be distracted from its determined effort of defending the territorial integrity of our great nation and safeguarding the security of its citizens.”

Janeth J