The Defence
Headquarters (DHQ) on Monday said the Armed Forces of Nigeria is ready to
execute the Presidential directive on the fight against the Coronavirus
(Covid-19)
The Coordinator,
Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, speaking at a news conference
on Monday in Abuja, said the military has a two-way plan, including giving
medical support and security aspects to assist in curbing the spread of
COVID-19.
Enenche noted that
the military was ready to implement all restrictions on movement in line with
the directive of President Muhammadu Buhari.
“the military would
act in support of the civil authorities to enforce the restriction of movement.
He said that the
penalty for those who would flaunt the restriction order would be handled by
the police, adding that military personnel had been adequately trained on how
to perform their duties.
“For the avoidance
of doubt, this includes the Presidential Directive given by the President,
Commander-In-Chief during his address to the nation on the COVID-19 pandemic,
on March 29, 2020.
“The High Command of
Nigerian Military hereby solicits the support of the general public in this
trying period of the fight against COVID-19.
“This can be
achieved by adhering to all the medical and administrative guidelines being
provided by the government at all levels,’’ he added.
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