The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Farouk Yahaya,
has directed the review of the code of conduct for troops and other personnel
that would be involved in the 2023 elections.
This, according to him, is to guide the conduct of his
personnel as well as support civil authorities to conduct free and fair
elections.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Chief of Army Staff
Second Quarter conference on Tuesday, Yahaya also said he had directed the
commencement of Operation Safe Conduct to enhance civil-military relation
efforts during the elections.
He said, “We are mindful that elections are coming, that is
why I directed the review of the rules of engagement and code of conducts for
troops and personnel during the election.
“It is usual for the military to review its rules of
engagement and conduct of operations in tune with developing situations and
that is what we are doing in other to ensure through our support to civil
authorities, there is free and fair election.
“We are already in
Ekiti, the review would guide them in their operations and activities in
support of civil authorities for the election. We, in the Army and the military
remain apolitical, our role is to mainly provide support to civil authorities
and other responsibilities as enshrined in the constitution.
“I have also directed the commencement of operation safe
conduct. The review and the approved guidelines would be conveyed to you.
The Nigerian Army will continue to enhance its
civil-military relations efforts and provide the necessary support in aid of
the civil authority.”
He also warned all personnel to steer clear of politics
during this period, while providing enabling and secured environment for
electoral processes to thrive.
Yahaya, however, stated that the Nigerian Army remained
resolute and committed to squarely confronting the myriad of security
challenges bedevilling the nation.
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