The Nigerian Army has warned protesting Nigerian youths to desist or be dealt with decisively.
A statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col Sagir Musa, said the democracy of Nigeria would be defended at “all cost.”
The military who pledged their loyalty to President Muhammadu Buhari said they would “deal with any situation that affects Nigeria decisively.”
According to Musa: “The Nigerian Army 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 defending the country and her democracy at all cost.”
The Army’s threat is coming at the back heel of the ongoing protest against police brutality in the country.
