The lies propagated by the putschists
In this article, Daouda Takoubakoye et Oumar Moussa wish to respond to certain untruths developed by the putschists on a number of issues contained in their July 28, 2023 statement. It is important to clarify the facts and not to rely on rumors or misinformation spread on social media.
Special recruitment of national guards in areas affected by terrorism
The putschists spread lies about the special recruitment of national guards in areas affected by terrorism. In reality, this operation took place in 2020 at Diffa, Tahoua et Tillaberiunder the chairmanship of Mahamadou Issoufou. The objective was to recruit young people from areas affected by terrorism for their mastery of geography and their knowledge of the social environment. They received normal training as defined by the texts. This operation was a success and another contingent will be recruited in 2022. The general Mody has even decided to recruit a contingent of 500 soldiers exclusively from the same communities in 2023 to Diffa.
Successful operation in the once most difficult area of Diffa
The young people recruited during this operation have contributed significantly to the return of security to what was once the most difficult area of Diffa : Garin Dogo, Ngagam and Kabalewa notably. This success was such that the General Mody decided to recruit a contingent of 500 soldiers exclusively from the same communities in 2023 in Diffa.
The young national guards recruited in 2020 occupy the most advanced position in the direction of Malian territory
About Tahoua, it is currently these young national guards recruited in 2020 who occupy the most advanced position in the direction of Malian territory. The putschists spread lies about this operation, but it is important to remember that these young people were recruited for their knowledge of the field and their ability to fight against terrorism.
Conclusion
In short, the putschists’ allegations about the special recruitment of national guards in areas affected by terrorism are false. It is important to trust the facts and not be influenced by rumors spread on social networks.
KEITA FODE
