… says ‘we’ve not seen reasons why Tinubu’s swearing-in won’t hold’
. Assures ‘troops on standby to forestall any unwanted happening’
Military High Command, on Thursday, warned those planning to scuttle May 29 handover to a new President of the country to desist.
The Military specifically said its officers are on standby to forestall any untoward happening in the country before, during and after the transition scheduled for May 29, 2023.
Director, Defence Media Operation, Maj.-Gen. Musa Danmadami, gave the warning while answering journalists’ questions shortly after the bi-weekly press briefing.
Penultimate week, the Defence Headquarters had vowed to track down anybody planning to destabilise the peace of the country during the inauguration.
Danmadami, who was responding to a question at Thursday’s briefing, said the military had not seen reasons why the inauguration of the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, won’t hold.
He said, “As far as internal security is concerned, the police still remain the lead agency. The Armed Forces and other security operatives are only playing a supportive role. I will reiterate that we are on standby to make sure that nothing unwanted happens.
“The issue of threat to the security and stability of the country is addressed promptly. Elections have come and gone. For the presidential election, a winner has been announced.
“There is a transition committee in place comprising all members of the security agencies, ministries and agencies of government to make sure the event is held successfully and without a glitch.
“We don’t see reasons why there should be a problem during the activity. The inauguration will come and go and nothing will happen. We are not going to relent at ensuring there is peace and stability across the length and breath of the country.”
Concerning security in Kaduna, particularly killings in Southern Kaduna, Danmadami urged residents of the state to excuse the military from any form of sentiments.
He said the military is always ready to help, adding any matter reported to the high command against any of its personnel will thoroughly be investigated.
He added, “Whether we like it or not, sentiment will always come up, particularly when things are not favorable to your disposition. As it is normal in the military, when such allegations are raised, a board of inquiry would be raised to investigate the allegations.
“And whatever the outcomes and recommendations, they will be made to those commanders and it would be done accordingly.”