Nigerian Army Lifts Suspension on UNICEF Operations in North East

Jide Afolabi, Jos

The Nigerian Army has lifted the suspension earlier imposed on UNICEF as a result of interventions by well meaning and concerned Nigerians Sequel to intervention by well-meaning and concerned Nigerians.

This was contained in a press release signed by Colonel Onyema Nwachukwu, Deputy Director of Public Relations, Theatre Command. The decision for the suspension was reached as a result of Theatre Command Operation LAFIYA DOLE’s emergency meeting with representatives of UNICEF yesterday, Friday.

Onyema said, “During the meeting, the Theatre Command admonished the representatives of the organization to desist from activities inimical to Nigeria’s national security and capable of undermining the ongoing fight against terrorism and insurgency. The Command also urged UNICEF representatives to ensure they share information with relevant authorities whenever induction or training of new staff is being conducted in the theatre.”

“After extensive deliberations on the need to seek modalities to work harmoniously with the security agencies in the theatre of operation, the Theatre Command has henceforth lifted the three months suspension earlier imposed on UNICEF activities in North Eastern Nigeria.” He added.

City Mirror News had earlier reported suspension of UNICEF operations in the North East by Operation Lafiya Dole accusing UNICEF of spying for Boko Haram.