Ahead of the Nov. 11 governorship election, the General Officer Commanding 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Hassan Dada, has flagged off “Operation Safe Conduct” in Imo State.
The GOC carried out the train in a quick ceremony on the 34 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Obinze, Owerri, on Wednesday.
Dada, who described the operation as “a measure by the Nigerian military to ensure the security of all stakeholders in the electioneering process,” stated {that a} present of pressure could be carried out by officers in the three senatorial districts of the state forward of the election.
He stated that the train was to revive the boldness of the citizens and to guarantee them of satisfactory safety forward of the election.
He suggested his officers to stay nonpartisan and to get conversant with the Nigerian Army Code of Conduct for election obligation whereas cooperating with different safety businesses.
Dada stated to the troops: “Ours is to ensure that people come out and discharge their duties seamlessly while remaining nonpartisan. You must protect all INEC officials and election materials but don’t touch the materials. I will not accept any excuses for any lapses. Do not accept any tip-off from anybody; if you are found wanting, you will be court-martialled.”
He suggested residents who may be interested by inflicting bother to suppose in any other case.
“Those who are here to make trouble will have us to contend with; we are more than adequately prepared,” he warned.
