It’s painful – Army laments demoralization of troops by Nigerians

The Nigerian Army has urged Nigerians to desist from demoralizing troops with social media posts that undermine their morale.

The Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, made the appeal while receiving the executive members of the Defence Correspondents Association of Nigeria, DECAN on Wednesday in Abuja.

The army spokesperson said troops deployed across various theatres of operation deserved encouragement and appreciation rather than criticism founded on misinformation.

She recalled the recent rescue operation involving abducted students and teachers in Oyo State, during which an Army officer, a soldier and a police officer paid the supreme sacrifice.

“It is painful when, after making such sacrifices, people go on social media to claim that the military is doing nothing.

“Such narratives are discouraging and affect the morale of personnel who are risking everything to keep Nigeria safe,” she said.