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Nigerians in Libyan army face uncertain future
By Yusuf Alli 23 hours 49 minutes ago
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Muammar Gaddafi Muammar Gaddafi



SECURITY agencies have been placed on the alert against fleeing loyalists of the embattled Libyan strongman, Muammar Gaddafi.

The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) and other agencies are involved in the blockade operation against Gaddafi loyalists who may want to flee into Nigeria.

The government’s action became necessary, following the revelation that some Nigerians are Generals in the troubled Libyan Armed Forces.

But the fate of such Generals remains unknown, considering the rapid loss of ground by the Gaddafi camp.

The loyalists of the deposed dictator, it is said, prefer to seek refuge in Algeria, Niger and Chad.

In line with its pre-emptive plans, the government specifically ordered that security surveillance against Gaddafi’s loyalists should be intensified in some Northern states, such as Borno, Katsina, Kebbi, Yobe, Kaduna, Sokoto and Kano.

A source, who spoke in confidence with our correspondent, said security agencies have mounted surveillance in border towns and cities with Nigeria, such as N’Djamena, Zinder, Maradi, and Dosso, among others.

The source said: “From intelligence reports, no one doubts the fact that these Gaddafi loyalists may be hiding in some desert enclaves not far away from Nigeria. But we are up to the task.

“We are all engaged in a total blockade operation against Gaddafi’s men. It is a 24/7 mandate.

“Besides the Immigration Service, all military formations close to Niger and Chad, in particular, have been reinforced to checkmate the incursion of Gaddafi’s men.

“I think there is no cause for alarm in any way as far as checkmating Gaddafi is concerned.”

NIS spokesman Joachim Olumbah, a Chief Superintendent, said: “So far, we do not have any reliable information that is indicative of the infiltration of this country by Gaddafi’s loyalists.

“If there is any such development, we would get to know in less than five minutes.

“But we have been asked not to be caught unawares. The Immigration Service and all security agencies are on the watch-out for these loyalists of Gaddafi.

“All our men and security agencies have been placed on the alert and asked to be more watchful of movement in and out of the country.”

A diplomat in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said: “It may interest you that we have some Nigerians, from the Northern part, in the Libyan Armed Forces. They have even attained the status of General.

“Although some of these Generals might have naturalised, they are still in touch with their roots in Nigeria.

“This discovery might have caused some anxiety over alleged infiltration of Nigeria by Gaddafi’s loyalists.”

On the fate of the Generals, the source added: “The Transitional National Council of Libya will determine that; it is an internal affair.”

Looks like neither Libya nor Nigeria wants them now. They have become human bats, not birds (Nigerians), not mammals (Libyans)

Professor,


Kedu?

South-East:

[size=18pt]Looks like neither Libya nor Nigeria wants them now[/size]. They have become human bats, not birds (Nigerians), not mammals (Libyans)

Professor don blow grammar again ooooooo

Na by force to speak 'Ungrish" ROFLMAO


Nigeria here is a collective noun, and the verb that follows should be plural, not singular. As used here, Nigeria means the PEOPLE OF NIGERIA, No?

Professor, in what language do you teach your students? Sign language or Ibo?