Group Tasks Media To Support Military, Protect National Interest

A women coalition, Mothers for United Nigeria (MUN), has called on the media to support the military in order to tackle security challenges confronting the nation.

MUN also counseled the press against sensational Journalism in times of national crisis

The group stated this against the backdrop of an online report allegedly quoting the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, saying that the Nigerian Armed Forces have not been able to holistically tackle the perennial issue of banditry and terrorism in the country, because personnel are not trained for such unconventional battle.

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MUN in a press statement on Sunday signed by its Publicity Secretary Hajia Salamatu Adebayo, said the report is capable of inciting the government and people of the country against the military.

The group said the Nigerian military has in the past come out victorious against unconventional battles, and will continue to do so.

The coalition while commending the press for its support so far, urged it to continue to uphold national interest.

The group said: “We are not here to speak for the Nigerian military, but to solicit for understanding for all to come behind the military at this particular time in the history of our country.

“We counsel some sections of the press who are in a hurry to do their report, to verify such before going public.

“Our press should not serve as agents of those who are feeding on the current security challenges.

“As mothers, we have suffered loss of husbands and children, especially military personnel who are daily paying the ultimate sacrifice for the unity and peace of our country. We must continue to support and not vilify them.”

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