The President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan made a shocking revelation on Wednesday. According to the Turkish President, members of a terrorist organization called FETO which attempted to force him out of power in 2016, in a coup that failed are currently in Nigeria. The Turkish President who is on a four day visit to Nigeria made the revelation at a joint press conference with the president of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari.
“As we’re probably aware of the fact that Turkey has been fighting against terrorist organisations for many decades, such as the PKK, PYD, FETO, DASH and other terrorist organisations. The perpetrator of the heinous failed coup of July the 15th, FETO, is still illegally active in Nigeria, and we are continuously sharing our intelligence with the Nigerian interlocutors and authorities.” The Turkish President said.
The Turkish President also disclosed that his country continuously monitors the events unfolding in Nigeria and as a friendly nation, they would do everything in the area of military, defence, and security.