Misinformation helps terrorists, trust official statements, NAF urges Nigerians

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is appealing to the public to rely on its official communications, asserting that every statement issued is factual and verifiable. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, stressed that public skepticism can hinder the military's efforts. He shared a personal story about his father's initial disbelief in an NAF statement, illustrating the challenge of gaining public trust. Ejodame stated that since he took over, the NAF has maintained truthfulness in all its releases, ensuring they can be defended. He urged Nigerians to disregard rumors and unverified social media reports, warning that false information can inadvertently assist terrorist groups by fostering fear and confusion. The NAF spokesperson also praised defense correspondents for their commitment to verifying facts, noting their restraint in publishing unverified reports is valuable to the nation. The association's president, Mr. Sunday Odita, commended the NAF's sacrifices in combating various security threats and pledged the association's commitment to ethical reporting.

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There are times when people simply do not believe what we say, and that can be quite painful.