Military Lifts Suspension Of UNICEF In North-East Over ‘Sabotage’

Earlier today, The Nigerian Army has said it is suspending the
operations of the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund
in the North-East theatre until further notice.

It alleges that
UNICEF had shifted from “its duty of catering to the wellbeing of
children and the vulnerable through humanitarian activities and now
engages in training selected persons for clandestine activities.”

Sequel
to intervention by well meaning and concerned Nigerians over the recent
suspension of UNICEF operations in the North East theatre of
operations,Naija Politico got to know that the Theatre Command Operation
LAFIYA DOLE convened and held an emergency meeting with representatives
of UNICEF this evening.

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 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.

Consequently, 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.