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Enioluwa Adeniyi
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The Defence Headquarters has reacted strongly to a viral video featuring former Niger Delta militant, Asari Dokubo, who claimed he possesses the capability to bring down military aircraft allegedly hovering over his residence during the recent local government elections in Rivers State.
In the video, Dokubo suggested that the aircraft were attempting to intimidate him due to his vocal support for the elections, stating, “The federal government knows that I have the capacity to bring down any aircraft.”
In response, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, dismissed Dokubo’s assertion as “laughable,” asserting that the former militant was merely “blabbing” and lacked the actual capability to challenge the military or to down its aircraft.
Buba further clarified that the use of aircraft and helicopters by various security agencies is integral to national security operations, underscoring the military’s commitment to professional conduct within the framework of democracy. He noted that it is up to relevant authorities to address statements of this nature.
Addressing unrelated concerns regarding the escape of 13 repentant Boko Haram fighters from a rehabilitation camp, Buba stated that the military is not responsible for the Deradicalization, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration (DRRR) program. He reassured the public that measures are in place to ensure the program’s effectiveness.
On recent military operations against terrorists and bandits in the North West, Buba revealed that over 300 terrorist commanders were neutralized in the last quarter.
He highlighted the military’s revised strategy to mirror the successes achieved in the North East, with some wanted terrorist commanders now expressing intentions to surrender under the new initiative dubbed “Operation Fasan Yamma.”
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