The Defence Headquarters has called for calm amid reports that Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists have deployed drones to target military bases.
According to reports, this reassurance follows two drone-related incidents during the festive season, which left five soldiers injured.
Speaking during a press briefing on Friday, Major General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, downplayed the drones’ capabilities, clarifying that they are not military-grade and are primarily used to harass rather than pose a significant threat.
“These are not professional or military-grade drones; they are essentially toys. The terrorists have modified them to carry certain items, but their impact is negligible. Their primary intent is to harass rather than inflict significant damage,” Buba explained.
He further assured the public of the military’s preparedness to counter such tactics and cautioned against unnecessary panic.
“We are engaged in a war against terrorists and insurgents, similar to conflicts seen globally in areas like Ukraine and Israel. The use of drones is a known tactic in modern warfare.
“Now that we are aware of their approach, we are implementing measures to mitigate these attacks. However, I wouldn’t term them actual attacks; they are better described as acts of harassment. Rest assured, we are ready and have strategies in place to address these challenges,” Buba said.
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