No plans for French military base in north-east, says DHQ

“The same boko haram they claimed to have decimated and are
scamping (sic) for safety.

“Before the blinking of an eye, a FRANCE military base will
be physically seen in Maiduguri, perhaps before the new year so that they will
‘FIGHT’ boko haram and begin to explore and prospect on huge mineral resources
and surely begin to exploit, harass, intimidate, kill, incapacitate, annihilate
the local people, which is typical of France presence in Africa.

“Perhaps soon after the Maiduguri deployment, France military
may be deployed to Sokoto/Zamfara/Kebbi/Katsina axis to ‘FIGHT’ insurgents and
in the process, establish another military base, and like in Maiduguri, begin
to explore, prospect freely all the abundant solid minerals resources in that
location.

“Next is to deploy the France military to Kogi in the name
‘of FIGHTING ANSARU & PROTECTING SHIRORO POWER STATION’.

“Another military base will be put in place, and the real
motive of solid minerals stealing will continue in earnest.”

‘FALSE AND MISCHIEVOUS’

Buba described the reports as the handiwork of mischief
makers.

“The attention of Defence Headquarters has been drawn to
online reports alleging the arrival of the first  contingent of French soldiers in Maiduguri
towards establishing a French Military base in North East Nigeria,” he said.

“The Armed Forces of Nigeria hereby states unequivocally
that this information is fake, totally false and mischievous.

“It would be recalled that Chief of Defence Staff, General
Christopher Musa CFR, recently addressed this matter in different media forums,
in which he debunked the news and such speculations.

“Accordingly, the general public is urged to disregard these
news and speculations still making rounds in some quarters. It is clear that
these are the antics of mischief makers.

“Nevertheless, the military will continue to carry out its
constitutional responsibilities, most professionally and ensure the territorial
integrity of our nation.”