An official of Niger Republic’s Defence Ministry was quoted in the media as saying that his country’s soldiers “are not like Nigerians. They don’t run”.
Olukolade, in a swift response through Twitter, described Niger, which is part of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) with Nigeria, Cameroon and Chad as “treacherous” and supplying mercenaries to Boko Haram.
“Nigerian soldiers remain undaunted despite attacks and insults. They have been maximising the use of available resources to keep at bay these terrorists who keep flooding in from around. Our troops have, with due decency and professionalism, respected borders unlike others reputed for looting, mercenary engagement (and) collaboration with terrorists as a way of surviving the poverty in their country.
“Our soldiers have remained professional and sacrificial in protecting their fellow Nigerians, preserving the nation’s assets. Despite these jeers, insults and ill wishes from within or outside Nigeria, the Nigerian soldier has not and 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 its soldiers and claim they don’t run. Our soldiers have been defending our people and nation’s 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 joined the poor country to insult our troops. We don’t cross our boundaries. It is unacceptable for any foreign government to say our soldiers run. This is your Motherland! Defend Her!,” Olukolade tweeted.
Re: NIGER - Nigerian Soldiers remain undaunted despite attacks and insults. They have been maximizing the use of available resources to../1
— Gen. Chris Olukolade (@GENOlukolade)
to keep at bay these terrorists who keep flooding in from around. Our troops have with due decency & professionalism respected borders /2
— Gen. Chris Olukolade (@GENOlukolade)
unlike others reputed for looting, mercenary engagement/collaboration with terrorists as a way of surviving the poverty in their country /3
— Gen. Chris Olukolade (@GENOlukolade)
Our soldiers have remained professional & sacrificial in protecting their fellow Nigerians, preserving the nation's assets /4
— Gen. Chris Olukolade (@GENOlukolade)
Despite these jeerings, insults & ill wishes from within or without Nigeria, the Nigerian Soldier has not & will not be deterred /5
— Gen. Chris Olukolade (@GENOlukolade)
He remains the gallant, brave and patriotic Nigerian Soldier. Although these battles continue, and others are now joining him, never mind /6
— Gen. Chris Olukolade (@GENOlukolade)
very soon, it will be . The Nigerian Military remains a great asset and the envy of other Nations. /7 RE: Niger
— Gen. Chris Olukolade (@GENOlukolade)
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
— Gen. Chris Olukolade (@GENOlukolade)
Our soldiers have been defending our people & Nations wealth from mercenaries supplied to Boko Haram by those who boast that they don't run
— Gen. Chris Olukolade (@GENOlukolade)
The Nigerien Defence Ministry's irresponsible comment is noted. It is sad a few partisan elements join the Poor Country to insult our Troops
— Gen. Chris Olukolade (@GENOlukolade)
We don't cross our boundaries. It is unacceptable for any Foreign Government to say our Soldiers run. This is your Motherland! Defend Her!
— Gen. Chris Olukolade (@GENOlukolade)
Some rushed to the press with the Nigerien gaffe hoping to embarrass our military or government. But nobody will disrespect my Mother!
— Gen. Chris Olukolade (@GENOlukolade)
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