The Nigerian Army has accused a Non Governmental Organization (NGO), Action Against Hunger (AAH), of aiding the activities of terrorists and criminals in the North East by supplying them food and drugs.
In a statement on Thursday by the Deputy Director Army Public Relations Operation (LAFIYA DOLE), Col Ado Isa, the Army said it was disappointed by the organisation’s act of sabotage as soldiers are battling the menace of Boko Haram terrorism.
The statement read in part: ”The Theatre Command Operation LAFIYA DOLE (TC – OPLD)) has observed with utter disappointment and concern the notorious activities of some Non Governmental Organizations (NGO) working in the North East (NE) Nigeria.
”The subversive and actions of the NGO Action Against Hunger (AAH) persisted 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.”
The release further stated that the Command has now declared the NGO persona nan grata for aiding terrorists after obtaining several credible intelligence indicating that AAH is one of the NGOs engaging in such acts.
”The OPLD wishes to assure the public 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 NE in line with the international best standards,” the release added.