Engaging Chadian troops to fight insurgency will be counter productive, says CALSER

The Centre for Africa Liberation and Socio-Economic Rights (CALSER) has warned Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum and other governors against engaging Chadian soldiers to help fight insurgency, as it would be counter-productive.

CALSER’s counsel cited Zulum’s visit to Chad in January, where he met with Multinational Joint Task Force to discuss security-related issues in Borno, as a plot to engage troops from the country to fight terrorism.

Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja yesterday, its President, Princess Ajibola, revealed that Chad, like other Francophone neighbours, has not demonstrated enough genuineness of purpose in Nigeria’s war against insurgency.

According to the group, Chad has become a safe haven for fleeing Boko Haram insurgents when they come under heavy bombardment from the Nigerian troops.

CALSER, therefore, advised Zulum and others considering enlisting Chadian soldiers to desist from undertaking actions and commitments capable of breaching national security in Nigeria, insisting that the move would be counter-productive.

“We are saying this in furtherance of the objective of ensuring that the peace, progress and unity of Nigeria is preserved for this generation and future generations of our country.

“We are unrelenting in this pursuit of national interest that has seen CALSER advancing causes that would protect and preserve our democracy over the years through our vibrant advocacies that have in time past yielded the desired result in the overall interest of the country,” Ajibola stated.