Nigeria's Director of Defense Information, Major-General Chris Olukolade has responded to insults hurled at the Nigerian army by neighbor, Niger Republic.
Niger's Defence Ministry had openly mocked Nigerian soldiers, calling them cowards.
Responding to the insult via Twitter, Olukolade wrote, ''Nigerian Soldiers remain undaunted despite attacks and insults. They have been maximizing the use of available resources to keep at bay these terrorists who keep flooding in from around. Our troops have with due decency & professionalism respected borders unlike others reputed for looting, mercenary engagement/collaboration with terrorists as a way of surviving the poverty in their country ''.
''Our soldiers have remained professional & sacrificial in protecting their fellow Nigerians, preserving the nation's assets. Despite these jeerings, insults & ill wishes from within or without Nigeria, the Nigerian Soldier has not & will not be deterred''.
''He remains the gallant, brave and patriotic Nigerian Soldier. Although these battles continue, and others are now joining him, never mind very soon, it will be #VictoryforNigeria. The Nigerian Military remains a great asset and the envy of other Nations''.
''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. Our soldiers have been defending our people & Nations wealth from mercenaries supplied to Boko Haram by those who boast that they don't run''.
''The Nigerien Defence Ministry's irresponsible comment is noted. It is sad a few partisan elements join the Poor Country to insult our Troops. The Nigerien Defence Ministry's irresponsible comment is noted. It is sad a few partisan elements join the Poor Country to insult our Troops''.
To Nigerians, Olukolade said, ''We don't cross our boundaries. It is unacceptable for any Foreign Government to say our Soldiers run. This is your Motherland! Defend Her!''
''Some rushed to the press with the Nigerien gaffe hoping to embarrass our military or government. But nobody will disrespect my Mother!. Poor Niger! Treacherous ones amongst us accorded them effrontery to insult our troops to gain bad press. Don't compromise your Patriotism!.
READ: Our Soldiers Don't Run -Niger's Defence Ministry Mocks Nigerian Soldiers
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