Government vows to continue fight against terrorism

Abuja - The Federal Government will not concede any portion of
Nigeria to terrorists and is taking measures to address all security
challenges, the Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Chris
Olukolade, has said.
Olukolade gave the assurance in Abuja on Monday while fielding
questions at the daily security update at the National Information
Centre.
He spoke in respect of some media reports that terrorists had
taken over Damboa in Borno and hoisted their flag in the town.
"There is no iota of credibility in these reports. The reports are
baseless and have no truth in them.
"We are not conceding any portion of this country to any terrorist
group. Be assured that security agencies are firming up
deployments in the entire area (Damboa), our patrols are also
active there.
"We are going to reverse every form of insecurity in that area very
soon,'' Olukolade said.
Earlier, Mike Omeri, the Coordinator, National Information
Centre, said government was aware of plans by some groups to
mobilise children nationwide to commemorate 100 days of the
kidnap of schoolgirls in Chibok, Borno.
The girls were abducted by suspected Boko Haram insurgents on
April 14.
Omeri, who said that citizens had the right to protest and demand
whatever they wanted in a democracy, however, advised parents
not to allow their children to be used for "subversive activities''.
- NAN