Army alarmed at sabotage of counter insurgency operations by NGOs in the Northeast

The Theatre Command Operation LAFIYA DOLE (TC – OPLD) has expressed concerns over the notorious activities of some Non Governmental Organizations working in the North East Nigeria particularly the subversive actions of a Nongovernmental organization Action Against Hunger (AAH).

In a statement the Acting Director of Public Relations Operation Lafiya Dole, Col Isa Ado said despite several warnings to desist from aiding and abetting terrorists and their atrocities The TC – OPLD has on many occasions raised alarm over this unwholesome practices of some NGOs and expressed same position during meetings with the NGOs operating in the NE Theater of Operation.

Consequently, the AAH has been declared persona non grata for aiding Boko Haram Terrorists/Islamic State West Africa by supplying them food and drugs despite warning from the Theatre.

The Command Ado said has obtained several credible intelligence indicating AAH as one of those NGOs operating in the NE that is notorious in supplying food and drugs to the criminals in the area.

He urged members of the public to continue to give credible information on the activities of the marauding criminals and their supporters in the Northeast Theatre of operation.

He assured the of its resolve and determination to always partner with credible NGOs and CSOs to cushion the impact of humanitarian crisis generated by the criminals in the Northeast in line with the international best standards while urging the public to continue to provide useful information to the military.