A group, The Rebirth Coalition, has warned individuals and groups against propaganda and fake news, saying the tendencies have the capacity to jeopardise ongoing military operations across theatres.
The coalition has, however, vowed, to frustrate attempts at demoralizing troops, through the instrumentality of sensitisation, and awareness creation.
This was as it added that troops across all theatres of operations have continued to record steady gains, and all that is required from members of the public, is support and encouragement.
In a statement, Thursday, by the Convener, Oladapo Bolaji and Secretary, Hassan Danladi, the Coalition maintained that the heat has since been turned on non-state actors, hence the resort to propaganda, to stay relevant.
The statement has, however, called for a whole-of-society approach, in support of the kinetic,and non-kinetic efforts made by the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN).
“We in Rebirth Coalition are Nigerian citizens who took it upon ourselves to do critical analysis of the security situation.
“We found out that the enemies want to put fear in the lives of the citizens and use the opportunity to cause havoc.
“We suspect the enemies may also be alarmed at the recent commendation from the European Union (EU) for the Gen. LEO Irabor led Armed Forces of Nigeria, hence their resort to fake rumours”, the statement said
It added thus: “In the North East, every day, our assessment of ongoing military operations show massive surrendering by terrorists and bombardments of those that refuse to surrender.
“We are gradually seeing the return of the Chibok girls. This is a result of intense military operations by our troops.
“We particularly enjoin the media not to give space to our collective enemies. A society approach is what we need. Our troops continue to sacrifice their lives, what they need from us is prayers and every necessary support,” the Coalition added.
