WE WILL DEAL WITH POLITICAL THUGS, KIDNAPPERS, MILITANTS-NIGERIA ARMY
The
Nigerian Army has warned that it will deal decisively with
political thugs,
kidnappers and other criminal elements caught with weapons during the 2019
general elections.
Recruits undergo training at the headquaters of the Depot of
the Nigerian Army in Zaria, Kaduna State in northcentral Nigeria, on October 5,
2017.
It further warned that it would dealt with anybody who might attempt to
breach the peace during the exercise.
The Chief of Army Chief of Army Staff,
Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, gave the warning on Thursday in Abuja, after he met
with Principal Officers, General Officers Commanding – GOCs and field
Operational Commanders. Buratai said he met with them for consultation and
review of ongoing operations. He assured that the army was prepared to ensure
security before, during after the election. “We must make it clear that all
political thugs, militants, kidnappers and other criminal elements identified
with weapons will be dealt with decisively. “Our rules of engagement are very
clear and they conform to international best practices. We are going to apply
them to the letter,’’ he said.
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