Lucky Irabor, chief of defence staff, says the armed forces
has plans in place to support the police during the general election.
He said this on Sunday in his address during the Armed
Forces Remembrance Day celebration, held at the national arcade in Abuja.
He said the military is prepared to support the police and
other security agencies to ensure a smooth electoral process.
“I think for Nigerians, rest assured that the armed forces
remain solidly behind the police to give them all the support as required,”
Irabor said.
“I’m sure you know
that the police are on the lead. I have been discussing with the IGP
(inspector-general of police), and of course, we’ve also made contingencies
should we be required to give support to the police as the election is
conducted.”
He also said there is nothing to worry about regarding coup
attempts in the country, adding that democracy is “here to stay”.
Military coups have become a feature in West African
countries in recent months.
In 2022, Burkina Faso experienced two military takeovers,
while Guinea Bissau, The Gambia, and Sao Tome and Principe experienced
attempted coups.
In 2021, there were six coup attempts in Africa, with four
carried out successfully.
Speaking at the event in Abuja, Irabor said the coups pose
no threat to Nigeria’s democracy.
“Democracy has come to stay. Government of the people, by
the people and for the people in Nigeria has come to stay. That is an
assurance,” he said.
The Armed Forces Celebration, which honours the memory of
the nation’s fallen heroes, is marked across the country every year, involving
a series of activities, including religious services, parades, and wreath
laying ceremonies.
In attendance at the event in Abuja were President Muhammadu
Buhari; Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo; Ahmad Lawan, senate president; Femi
Gbajabiamila, speaker of the house of representatives; and Olukayode Ariwoola,
chief justice of Nigeria.
Also in attendance were Boss Mustapha, secretary to the
government of the federation; Ibrahim Gambari, chief of staff to the president;
and Babagana Monguno, national security adviser.
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