The Defence Headquarters has responded to a viral video featuring ex-Niger Delta militant, Asari Dokubo.
Dokubo claimed that he had the capacity to bring down military aircraft, which allegedly hovered over his house during the recent Rivers State local government elections.
According to him, the aircraft was attempting to intimidate him due to his support for the elections.
He had stated “The federal government knows that I have the capacity to bring down any aircraft.”
In a swift riposte, Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, dismissed Dokubo’s claim as “laughable.”
He said that Dokubo was merely “blabbing” and lacked the capability to challenge the military or bring down its aircraft.
Explaining that various security agencies used aircraft and helicopters for national security operations, Buba emphasized the military’s adherence to professional standards within the bounds of democracy.
He said it was up to relevant authorities to address such statements.
Addressing unrelated reports of 13 repentant Boko Haram terrorists escaping from a rehabilitation camp with rifles, Buba clarified that the military was not responsible for the Deradicalization, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration (DRRR) programme.
According to him, steps were being taken to ensure the programme remained effective.
Vanguard