The Defence Headquarters today said that the military remains neutral, focused, professional, and committed to its constitutional role of protecting the lives and property of law-abiding citizens.
The DHQ made the disclusure following accusations in a trending video that Wednesday’s attack and killing of about 30 people in Mangu LGA of Plateau State and the burning of houses were made possible due to the collaboration by security agencies.
In a statement, Brigadier Gen Tukur Gusau, Director of Defence Information, denied the allegations.
The Defence Headquarters has also said it would request to meet with the Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, Rev Timothy Daluk, over his recent comment against the military.
Daluk had accused the Nigerian military of supervising the killings of Christians and destruction of property in the state.
In a viral video seen by our correspondent, Daluk said, “I am here to report the situation happening in Mangu Local Government for the whole world to understand. What is happening in Mangu at this particular point in time, the military are the ones sending our people away for the militia to burn their houses.
In light of this recent tragic development, VOP News got in contact with the youth leader of Berom in Plateau state, Barrister Solomon Dalyop to shed more light on the situation.