The military has said it would punish persons or groups sharing ‘Photoshopped’ videos and photos on social media which are capable of causing disunity among Nigerians. It also reaffirmed its commitment to cleanse the nation of cattle rustlers, oil thieves and terrorists. This was contained in a statement issued Sunday by the Defence Headquarters. The statement read:
“The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) hereby warns that it will not condone any unwholesome acts by persons or group seeking to engage in acts that are capable of causing breaking down of law and order in any part of the country. Citizens are advised to refrain from taking laws into their hands and avoid actions that may cause breach to harmonious co-existence. Individuals or groups seeking for relevance should follow the due process in accordance with the law of our land and not through acts of brigandage.
“The DHQ also wishes to advise the general public to ignore inciting pictures, videos and statements posted in some social media platforms which are now confirmed to be the creation of Photoshops with the intention of causing disharmony and divisions among different nationalities.
“The military and the security agencies will continue to sustain the current tempo against terrorists, oil thieves, cattle rustlers and other forms of criminalities and urge all law abiding citizens to go about their normal businesses and report any suspicious persons or object to the nearest security post for prompt action”.
Brigadier General Rabe Abubakar
Acting Director Defence Information
