The Nigerian Military has issued a warning to criminal elements attempting to disturb the peace during the general elections, advising them to reconsider their evil plans.
Brig. Gen. Tukur Gusau, the director of defense information, issued the warning during a joint press briefing with a few selected journalists on Thursday in Abuja.
Gusau declared that political thugs and other criminals who attempt to disturb the peace during the general election will face harsh punishment.
He declared that in addition to supporting the police and other government organizations in charge of holding elections, Nigeria’s security forces would stand up for democracy in the nation.
He said;
We are set to conduct a hitch-free election in the country. The Armed Forces of Nigeria is prepared to support the police and other government agencies responsible for conducting elections. The Chief of Defence Staff has sent out strong messages that the AFN is committed to total collaboration with other security agencies to ensure this election is successful.
The AFN is committed to strong and viable constitutional democracy, we are very loyal to the Nigerian state and we are ready to defend democracy at all costs. During the elections, all our normal operations and duties will continue simultaneously across the country.
I want to use this opportunity to re-echo the warning of the CDS to undesirable elements that the AFN and other security agencies are ready and will subvert any threats to peace and tranquillity, and strong force will be applied to those that want to breach public peace during the general election. The AFN has adequately sensitised its personnel on their expected roles throughout the election.
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