Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabim Musa has assured of the readiness of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) to enforce the presidential directive to deal decisively with perpetrators of electoral violence.
Speaking at the Kogi State Government House, Gen Musa assured Governor Yahaya Bello, who was represented by his deputy, Mr Edward David Onoja that the AFN in conjunction with other security agencies is ready to allow for an enabling environment where Kogi indigenes will vote for candidates of their choice.His words “The Armed Forces has zero tolerance for electoral violence and will ensure total compliance with the Presidential directives to deal decisively with violators”.
While addressing the troops of Operation Safe Conduct in Kogi State, the CDS called for absolute professionalism by the military during the forthcoming election. While meeting with Military Commanders and heads of security agencies in the state, the CDS charged them to create an enabling environment to allow Kogi State indigenes to exercise their civic responsibilities and elect the candidates of their choice.General Musa added that security Personnel will be monitored to ensure they perform their duties as expected.
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