The Nigerian Army has vowed to support civil authority in maintaining law and order in the country.
It has also warned that troops are ready to deal with ‘anti-democratic forces and agents of disunity’.
The declarations which are against the backdrop of continued EndSARS protests across the country, were contained in a statement signed by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col Sagir Musa.
A copy of the statement titled ‘Nigerian Army Remains Resolute to the Peace and Stability of the Nation’ was obtained by The Heritage Times.
It reads:
“The Nigerian Army (NA) wishes to reassure law-abiding citizens that it is highly committed to the sustenance of peace, security and defence of democracy in Nigeria.
“As a responsible and law-abiding organisation, the Nigerian Army reaffirms its unalloyed loyalty and commitment to the President, Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari and the Constitution of the Country.
“The NA hereby warns all subversive elements and trouble makers to desist from such acts as it remains highly committed to defend the country and her democracy at all cost.
“The NA is ready to fully support the civil authority in whatever capacity to maintain law and order and deal with any situation decisively.
“All officers and men are directed never to be distracted by anti-democratic forces and agents of disunity.”
