The Defence Headquarters in Abuja has explained why it quarantined the country’s troops in Liberia, assuring that none of the soldiers has so far tested positive to the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD).

Ebola has reached epidemic proportions in Liberia and there had been widespread media reports and anxiety over the health condition of Nigerian troops in that country.

However, in a tweet late yesterday, the Nigerian military disclosed that “the troops however remain confined to their camp for preventive purposes and medical observation following the case of a Sudanese UN staff who was reported to have manifested the disease.

“All necessary steps are also being taken to ensure that none of the Nigerian troops is affected by the disease while serving in Liberia.”

•Photo shows Defence Spokesman, Maj.-Gen. Chris Olukolade.