Wike: Nigeria Must Be Protected Against Violent Secession Agitation

GOVERNOR of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has said Nigeria must be
protected against all forms of secessionist agitations.

This was as he urged the new Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen.
Farouk Yahaya, not to allow his officers to abandon their
professional duties and get involved in partisan politics.

The governor stated this when he hosted the COAS on a courtesy
visit at Government House, Port Harcourt on Monday evening.

Wike was quoted to have said this in a statement signed by his
media aide, Kelvin Ebiri titled, ‘Wike to COAS: Don’t allow Army
officers involved in politics’.

Wike noted how the fight against insecurity has suffered a
setback because Army officers became partisan and could not stand
on the side of professional practice because of their bias.

Wike said, “I don’t understand why we cannot remove politics
from our jobs. Let’s do our jobs and keep the country going. I can
tell you that I’m willing and ready to work with all the security
agencies, not only the army.

“The gunboats we are providing are almost ready. We have paid
for everything. We will also provide vehicles. All I need is the
security of my people. I’m here to partner with you,” he
stated.

In his remarks, Yahaya said he was in Port Harcourt on an
operational visit to the 6 Division, having just assumed command of
the Nigeria Army.

Yahaya said he was also using his visit to officially open the
Combat Support Training Week and was inviting the governor to be
the special guest of honour.

GOVERNOR of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has said Nigeria must be
protected against all forms of secessionist agitations.

This was as he urged the new Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen.
Farouk Yahaya, not to allow his officers to abandon their
professional duties and get involved in partisan politics.

The governor stated this when he hosted the COAS on a courtesy
visit at Government House, Port Harcourt on Monday evening.

Wike was quoted to have said this in a statement signed by his
media aide, Kelvin Ebiri titled, ‘Wike to COAS: Don’t allow Army
officers involved in politics’.

Wike noted how the fight against insecurity has suffered a
setback because Army officers became partisan and could not stand
on the side of professional practice because of their bias.

Wike said, “I don’t understand why we cannot remove politics
from our jobs. Let’s do our jobs and keep the country going. I can
tell you that I’m willing and ready to work with all the security
agencies, not only the army.

“The gunboats we are providing are almost ready. We have paid
for everything. We will also provide vehicles. All I need is the
security of my people. I’m here to partner with you,” he
stated.

In his remarks, Yahaya said he was in Port Harcourt on an
operational visit to the 6 Division, having just assumed command of
the Nigeria Army.

Yahaya said he was also using his visit to officially open the
Combat Support Training Week and was inviting the governor to be
the special guest of honour.