Nigerian Army dissociates itself from solidality ralies, says it is 'distractive'

The Nigerian Army has warned groups and

individuals who are celebrating the decimation and routing of Boko Haram terrorists from the country to exercise caution as this premature jubilation could be distractive to them. Below is the statement issued today by the Acting Director of Public Relations, Colonel Sani Usman:

"DISCLAIMER ON SOLIDARITY RALLIES
The attention of the Nigerian Army has been
drawn to a number of groups and individuals
celebrating the routing out and decimation of
Boko Haram terrorists on our soil. So much as
we thank them for that, it is imperative to state
that we do not begrudge such persons their
desire to identify and associate themselves with
this success.
However, the Nigerian Army wishes to
disassociate itself from such celebrations and
solidarity rallies.
We also would like to advice that they should
tread with caution as this could be distractive
to us. The public are please informed that the
terrorists are surreptitiously fanning out of their
last enclaves in Sambisa to cause havoc or
seek refuge elsewhere.
Therefore, there is need for all to be more
vigilant and security conscious to enable us
clear the remnants of these terrorists wherever
they might flee.
We would like to reassure the public that we
will remain professional and focused in clearing
the remnants of these criminals on the Nigerian
soil.
Thank you for your usual and kind cooperation.
Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations