Defence HQ discredits all stories of liberation of towns by some hunters

The Nigeria military just released a statement
discrediting all those stories you've read about
hunters and local vigilantes helping to liberate
towns captured by Boko Haram in the North
East. They are basically saying they are the
ones who did it...with some help of course. I
believe them. Find their statement after the
cut...
Misrepresenting the involvement of hunters
in the counter-terrorism operations
All the flimsy and exaggerated claims of
hunters’ exploits in the ongoing operations are
simply intended to foster a mischievous
campaign aimed at disparaging and
depreciating the professional efforts of the
Nigerian military at containing the terrorists
especially in Adamawa.
It is obvious that the intention is to ridicule and
discourage the military. We are not moved.
While appreciating the effort of the hunters and
citizens who have been supporting our troops
in the onslaught, the military still remains in
the vanguard of the mission to rid the nation of
terrorists and their activities.
We will remain focused and utilize only well-
meaning support and advice in the ongoing
campaign to wipe out terrorists. Much as we
are aware of the politicians who are promoting
the campaign for whatever reasons, we will not
be distracted by their antics.
The result of present efforts will soon manifest
for the whole world to see and Nigerians and
their military will not be diminished, as
intended by those engaging in the campaign of
calumny against the Nigerian military We
however caution Nigerians not to allow
themselves to be hoodwinked into danger by
some false reports on so called liberation of
certain areas by ‘hunters’ as we can only vouch
for areas where the military has reported
cleared of terrorists.