Michael Olugbode, Maiduguri
The Nigerian military may seal off offices of more non governmental organisations in the Northeast as some of them are accused of working against the interest of the nation and supporting the terrorist group, Boko Haram, in the ongoing anti-terror war in the region.
The military had on Wednesday sealed off the Maiduguri office of the Action Against Hunger, a humanitarian NGO. Staff of the organisation were chased away and a detachment of soldiers were left behind to ensure no operation was held in the premises.
A senior military officer who spoke anonymously, told our correspondent that the clampdown may be extended to more NGOs as he alleged that some of the NGOs were working in support of the war by insurgents on the nation.
He said: “Many of these NGOs are giving support to the terrorist group and are working on the elongation of the war.”
He claimed that some of the NGOs had already leased property for between 20 years and 30 years in Maiduguri…
Source: Thisday Newspaper
