The Nigerian Army this morning dissociated itself from groups and individuals “celebrating the routing out and decimation of Boko Haram terrorists on our soil.”

Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, said: “So much as we thank them for that, it is imperative to state that we do not begrudge such persons their desire to identify and associate themselves with this success.

“However, the Nigerian Army wishes to disassociate itself from such celebrations and solidarity rallies.

“We also would like to advice that they should tread with caution as this could be distractive to us.”

Col. Usman in a statement alerted the public that “the terrorists are surreptitiously fanning out of their last enclaves in Sambisa to cause havoc or seek refuge elsewhere.”

He stressed the need “for all to be more vigilant and security conscious to enable us clear the remnants of these terrorists wherever they might flee,” adding: “We would like to reassure the public that we will remain professional and focused in clearing the remnants of these criminals on the Nigerian soil.”