Nigerian Army ‘We will watch Sunday Igboho video clips and decide what to do’

Responding to a statement attributed to Yoruba activist Sunday Igboho, who was quoted as demanding that his tribesmen should rise and establish a security in all of Yoruba territory, is Major General Edward Buba, spokesman for Defense Media Operations. Sunday Igboho, who recently traveled back to Nigeria from the Benin Republic to bury his mother, is said to have advised his supporters and loyalists to fight the enemies preventing local farmers in the Southwest region from accessing their farmland without waiting for government intervention. CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>

Commenting on this in a video circulating on the micro-blogging platform X, Major General Edward Buba said:

“What we know how to do best is to go after the enemies. The enemies in this case are the terrorists, violent extremists and any group hindering the security and safety of citizens. Well, I haven’t seen that video. One thing I can say is the military have always welcome alternative ideas. We will welcome communities and stakeholders to come forward to provide ideas on how we can change the situation and make it better. We will take our time to watch the videos and decide what to do. If what he is saying is to make the situation better, he is welcomed. But if what he is saying is to disregard the armed forces of Nigeria, he is definitely out of line because that is against the constitution.” CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>