The Spokesman of the Nigerian Defence Headquarters , Major General Chris Olukolade has replied a statement by the Defence Ministry of neighbouring Niger Republic stating that their troops are unafraid of battle, unlike Nigerian soldiers.
The Nigerien Defence Ministry had said in a statement:“Our soldiers are not like Nigerians. They don’t run.” after its parliament decided to contribute its troops to the multi-nation offensive against Islamist sect, Boko Haram.
Olukolade, who replied the Nigerien Defence Ministry via his official twitter handle accused them of engaging mercenaries and looting, as a result of its poor its troops were paid.
See his tweets:
Re: NIGER – Nigerian Soldiers remain undaunted despite attacks and insults. They have been maximizing the use of available resources to../1
— Gen. Chris Olukolade (@GENOlukolade) February 12, 2015
to keep at bay these terrorists who keep flooding in from around. Our troops have with due decency & professionalism respected borders /2
— Gen. Chris Olukolade (@GENOlukolade) February 12, 2015
unlike others reputed for looting, mercenary engagement/collaboration with terrorists as a way of surviving the poverty in their country /3
— Gen. Chris Olukolade (@GENOlukolade) February 12, 2015
Our soldiers have remained professional & sacrificial in protecting their fellow Nigerians, preserving the nation’s assets /4
— Gen. Chris Olukolade (@GENOlukolade) February 12, 2015
Despite these jeerings, insults & ill wishes from within or without Nigeria, the Nigerian Soldier has not & will not be deterred /5
— Gen. Chris Olukolade (@GENOlukolade) February 12, 2015
He remains the gallant, brave and patriotic Nigerian Soldier. Although these battles continue, and others are now joining him, never mind /6
— Gen. Chris Olukolade (@GENOlukolade) February 12, 2015
very soon, it will be #VictoryforNigeria. The Nigerian Military remains a great asset and the envy of other Nations. /7 RE: Niger
— Gen. Chris Olukolade (@GENOlukolade) February 12, 2015
Welcome our friends from Niger. No way for your infamous looting here. How the poor country compensates it’s soldiers & claim they don’t run
— Gen. Chris Olukolade (@GENOlukolade) February 12, 2015
Our soldiers have been defending our people & Nations wealth from mercenaries supplied to Boko Haram by those who boast that they don’t run
— Gen. Chris Olukolade (@GENOlukolade) February 12, 2015
The Nigerien Defence Ministry’s irresponsible comment is noted. It is sad a few partisan elements join the Poor Country to insult our Troops
— Gen. Chris Olukolade (@GENOlukolade) February 12, 2015
We don’t cross our boundaries. It is unacceptable for any Foreign Government to say our Soldiers run. This is your Motherland! Defend Her!
— Gen. Chris Olukolade (@GENOlukolade) February 12, 2015
Some rushed to the press with the Nigerien gaffe hoping to embarrass our military or government. But nobody will disrespect my Mother!
— Gen. Chris Olukolade (@GENOlukolade) February 12, 2015
Poor Niger! Treacherous ones amongst us accorded them effrontery to insult our troops to gain bad press. Don’t compromise your Patriotism!
— Gen. Chris Olukolade (@GENOlukolade) February 12, 2015
