JUST IN: Nigerian Army Issues Strong Warning As #EndSARS Protest Grows

The Nigerian Army has expressed its commitment to securing the country and defending its Democratic norms.

Army stated this amidst rising tension in the country due to #EndSARS that has continued to ground the country.

A statement by the acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Sagir Musa on Wednesday assured Nigerians the Army is ready to fully support civil authority and maintain law and order.

The statement reads, “The Nigerian Army (NA) wishes to reassure law abiding citizens that it is highly committed to the sustenance of peace, security and defence of democracy in Nigeria. As a responsible and law abiding organisation, the NA reaffirms its unalloyed loyalty and commitment to the President, Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari and the Constitution of the Country.

“The NA hereby warns all subversive elements and trouble makers to desist from such acts as it remains highly committed to defend the country and her democracy at all cost. The NA is ready to fully support the civil authority in whatever capacity to maintain law and order and deal with any situation decisively.

“All officers and men are directed never to be distracted by anti democratic forces and agents of disunity.”