The Nigerian Army has again cautioned the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) against issuing an unpatriotic warning to youths of the South-east to shun the ongoing recruitment into the army.
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This is contained in a statement by the Director of Army Public Relations, Onyema Nwachukwu, on Tuesday in Abuja.
Mr Nwachukwu, a major general, described the call as a “brazen yet futile attempt to undermine national unity and cohesion”.
According to Mr Nwachukwu, the “reckless and misguided statement” circulated in the media urges the youth to shun the ongoing Nigerian Army 88 Regular Recruits Intake (RRI) exercise.
The Nigerian Army finds it necessary to reaffirm that youths from the South-east have, time and again, demonstrated unwavering patriotism and commitment by filling their quotas in various military and paramilitary recruitments.”
He said they also participated in the civil service of federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies.
“Despite IPOB’s baseless threats, the ongoing registration for the 88 RRI has witnessed an encouraging turnout of applicants from the Southeast.
“It is equally important to recall that southeastern youths proudly filled their slots during the recent commissioning of Direct Regular Cadets at the prestigious Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA).
“The South-east remains a veritable source of gallant soldiers “
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