UNHCR debunks allegations of supplying weapons to Boko Haram terrorists in Nigeria

By Philippine Duru

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)  has debunked an online report that it is supplying weapons to Boko Haram insurgents, in exchange for protection, and access to Boko Haram controlled territories.

99% OPPRESSED posted the allegation on its twitter handle @PIDOMNIGERIA.

99% OPPRESSED  which claims to be an investigative Journalist/private investigator in the post said “For the Nigerian government to tackle Boko Haram insurgency, NGO’S & international aid organizations operating in the Northeast must be investigated. That BLUE HOUSE in Maiduguri, should be closed down as soon as possible. These weapons were given to Boko Haram by UNHCR

@Refugees.

“The activities of United Nations High commission for Refugee (UNHCR) Must be investigated in Nigeria. They kept supplying weapons to Boko Haram insurgents, in exchange for protection, & access to Boko Haram controlled territories. They like it as more Nigerians are being sent into refugee camps which is creating more jobs, and bringing better funding for the agency. They pay their staff and aid workers humongous salaries and allowances, and they can do anything to keep their jobs and operations in Nigeria, for as long as the insurgency can go.”

Continuing. It said: “Boko Haram kept attacking soldiers and innocent Nigerians, burning down villages, and overrunning them. But you will hardly hear, or see Boko Haram insurgents attack UNHCR workers or overrun their base. Even when there is ambush, nothing happens to them. But soldiers are killed.

That (Blue House) in Maiduguri, is in Northeast Nigeria, but black people (Nigerians) are not allowed in there. That is where Boko Haram insurgency is being fuelled by foreigners.

“Governor Babagana Umara Zulum tried to shut down the place, but came under heavy pressure from Military Generals, top politicians & international pressure. The military have arrested Foreigners supplying weapons to Boko Haram insurgents severally, but those news will hardly get to press, because it is usually swept under the carpet after settlements. They do release them.”

Reacting to the post,  UNHCR Nigeria tweeting @unhcrnigeria, said:

“We are aware of disinformation suggesting our involvement in the supply of weapons. These assertions are completely baseless. UNHCR has no affiliation with any entity known as the ‘Blue House’ either. We urge everyone to rely on verified sources for information.”

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