Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has urged President Bola Tinubu to stop relying on foreign claims when it comes to Nigeria’s security operations and instead depend on official briefings from the Defence Headquarters.
Falana made the call after reports linked to U.S. President Donald Trump suggested the killing of a terrorist commander in Nigeria. He warned that depending on such external statements could mislead the government and distort the reality of ongoing counter-insurgency efforts.
He said the president, as Commander-in-Chief, should always seek verified updates directly from Nigeria’s military authorities, who regularly provide detailed information on operations against insurgent groups.
Falana also noted that Nigeria’s security situation requires accurate and consistent communication, especially in the fight against Boko Haram and ISWAP, to avoid confusion and conflicting narratives.
According to him, the Defence Headquarters remains the most reliable source for information on military successes, including arrests and the neutralization of terrorist leaders.
