Wike’s Assassination Claim Is Cheap Blackmail, Says Army. | Nairalaw

The Nigerian Army, has dismissed the claim by the Rivers State
governor, Nyesom Wike, that soldiers from the 6 Division attempted
to assassinate him on Thursday, February 21, 2019.

In a statement, the Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Col.
Aminu Iliyasu described the allegation by Governor Wike as “lies
and cheap blackmail against the 6 Division, Nigerian Army”.

Governor Wike had told journalists after a meeting with
officials of the British High Commission who visited him at the
government house in Port Harcourt, that he was trailed by soldiers
from 6 Division, Nigerian Army, while on his way to see some
people.

“It is clear that the political atmosphere in our country has
reached its crescendo with political actors outwitting each other.
However, most worrisome is the activities of some politicians who
find pleasure in maligning the NA (Nigerian Army),” Col. Iliyasu
stated.

While insisting that the Army has demonstrated its apolitical
posture and professional responsibility in line with the directive
of the Chief of Army Staff, he warned those he described as
mischief makers to steer clear of the Nigerian Army.

He added that intelligence report revealed that a series of
negative campaign against the Division and its leadership was being
perfected.

He asked the electorate to avoid actions that could create chaos
during and after the elections, urging the public covered by the 6
Division to report suspicious actions or movement to the following
numbers: 09027771482 07055554967 09069799721 08180690553.