The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has responded to a viral video involving Asari Dokubo, a former Niger Delta militant leader.
In the video, Dokubo claimed could bring down a military aircraft that was allegedly surveilling his home during the recent LGA elections in Rivers state.
Dokubo said that the aircraft was attempting to intimidate him because of his support for the election process.
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“The federal government knows I have the capacity to bring down any aircraft,” he said.
In response, Edward Buba, director of defence media operations, dismissed Dokubo’s claims as “laughable.”
He added that Dokubo was merely “blabbing” and did not have the power to challenge the military or shoot down its aircraft.
Buba explained that various security agencies use aircraft and helicopters for national security purposes.
He assured that the military operates within professional standards and respects democratic principles.
He added that addressing such claims falls under the responsibility of the “appropriate authorities”.
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