The Defence Headquarters has threatened to deal with hoodlums
disrupting the peaceful protests across the country.
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This is contained in a statement issued on Thursday by Major
General John Enenche, Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, noting
that the military and other security agencies will not condone such
disruptions.
In the statement titled “Armed Forces of Nigeria and other
security agencies assured Nigerians of their safety and stability
of the nation, warn against violent protests in the country”, he
stated that the military committed to ensuring that people are not
subjected to unwarranted attacks.
“The Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies have
observed with dismay some violence-related protests across the
country, particularly the increasing number of attacks on peaceful
protesters by thugs and miscreants.
“This unfolding event against peace-loving Nigerians will not be
condoned. Hence, thugs and miscreants are hereby warned to desist
from engaging in violent activities against peaceful Nigerians
henceforth, or face appropriate measures.”
Meanwhile, the citizens were assured of their safety and urged
to go about their lawful activities stressing that “the Armed
Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies are on ground for
their safety.”
“In clear terms, any attempt to undermine the democracy of our
beloved nation under any cover will not be allowed,” the DHQ
warned.
Meanwhile, while addressing Defence correspondents during the
weekly briefing on ongoing security operations on Thursday, he had
condemned the attempts by some hoodlums to provoke the
protesters.
In addition, he stated that the military is concerned about the
civil disobedience spreading across the country, while reacting to
question on the planned nationwide protests against insecurity by
the Coalition of Northern Groups.
“We are not worried but concerned and committed. You will become
worried when you have remotely been involved; a lot has happened.
You know that this thing (insecurity) has been ongoing for 40
years, as quoted by the authorities in Southern Kaduna. I want to
say it is the same thing that happened all over the place.”
However, he added that the armed forces is committed to
reviewing its operations and strategy in accordance with the
directive of the President, Muhammadu Buhari.
Nairalaw recalls that some of the #EndSARS protesters
were attacked by thugs in Lagos and Abuja on Wednesday while about
seven vehicles were vandalized at the Berger roundabout, Wuse,
Abuja.
The Defence Headquarters has threatened to deal with hoodlums
disrupting the peaceful protests across the country.
This is contained in a statement issued on Thursday by Major
General John Enenche, Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, noting
that the military and other security agencies will not condone such
disruptions.
In the statement titled “Armed Forces of Nigeria and other
security agencies assured Nigerians of their safety and stability
of the nation, warn against violent protests in the country”, he
stated that the military committed to ensuring that people are not
subjected to unwarranted attacks.
“The Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies have
observed with dismay some violence-related protests across the
country, particularly the increasing number of attacks on peaceful
protesters by thugs and miscreants.
“This unfolding event against peace-loving Nigerians will not be
condoned. Hence, thugs and miscreants are hereby warned to desist
from engaging in violent activities against peaceful Nigerians
henceforth, or face appropriate measures.”
Meanwhile, the citizens were assured of their safety and urged
to go about their lawful activities stressing that “the Armed
Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies are on ground for
their safety.”
“In clear terms, any attempt to undermine the democracy of our
beloved nation under any cover will not be allowed,” the DHQ
warned.
Meanwhile, while addressing Defence correspondents during the
weekly briefing on ongoing security operations on Thursday, he had
condemned the attempts by some hoodlums to provoke the
protesters.
In addition, he stated that the military is concerned about the
civil disobedience spreading across the country, while reacting to
question on the planned nationwide protests against insecurity by
the Coalition of Northern Groups.
“We are not worried but concerned and committed. You will become
worried when you have remotely been involved; a lot has happened.
You know that this thing (insecurity) has been ongoing for 40
years, as quoted by the authorities in Southern Kaduna. I want to
say it is the same thing that happened all over the place.”
However, he added that the armed forces is committed to
reviewing its operations and strategy in accordance with the
directive of the President, Muhammadu Buhari.
Nairalaw recalls that some of the #EndSARS protesters
were attacked by thugs in Lagos and Abuja on Wednesday while about
seven vehicles were vandalized at the Berger roundabout, Wuse,
Abuja.