The Federal Government yesterday said that contrary to public perception, it is not overwhelmed with insecurity issues across the country.
The Government also said that not every success of the military in its war against terrorism was in the media space.
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, stated this while responding to a question on insecurity after the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Council Chambers, Presidential Villa, Abuja.The Minister blamed the media for providing oxygen for terrorists by publishing their activities on the front page of every newspaper.
He also confirmed the attack on a military base in Birnin Gwari area of Kaduna State but insisted it was quickly repelled and that the terrorists suffered heavy casualties.
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