
Some persons plan to disguise in military wear to cause violence – DHQs
Barely 48 hours to the Off Cycle gubernatorial elections in Kogi, Bayelsa and Imo states, the Defence Headquarters has said the military is aware of plans by some persons working for some candidates to disguise in military wear to orchestrate havoc and disrupt elections in some areas.
The Defence headquarters has however warned such persons or groups that there will be injurious consequences for such an action reiterating that the military will not fold its arms and watch its image dragged into the mud.
Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba disclosed while briefing on military operations to counter threats of terrorists, bandits/kidnappers, oil theft perpetrators and other forms of insecurity across the country
“For the off-season elections in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi States this weekend taking place. Here is a message for you. The military is deployed in strength for the election to create a safe environment for voters to peacefully come out and cast their votes.
“However, we are aware of plans of some to disguise in military gear to orchestrate havoc and disrupt elections in some areas. Our message to such a group is that there will be injurious consequences for such an action. The military will not fold its arms and watch its image dragged to the mud”.
Regarding any possible connivance by troops to flout electoral guidelines or create havoc, the DMO warned troops to beware that standing court martial’s have been created and that any personnel found wanting will face the consequences of their action,
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