Twelve days to the Presidential election, the Nigerian Army has said that it is ready to provide a conducive security atmosphere for the conduct of the 2019 general elections. The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division Nigerian Army, Major-General Mohammed Mohammed disclosed this at the weekend while serving as the Guest of Honour in Kontagora during the Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery (NACA), Nigerian Army Training Centre (NATRAC) and 311 Artillery Regiment combined West African Social Activities (WASA). He, however, reminded the troops of the Chief of Army Staff’s directive that all Nigerian Army personnel must remain apolitical during the polls, warning that, Army personnel found wanting will be appropriately sanctioned. The awardees include female Engineer Beauty Elisha of 311 Artillery Regiment, Lance Bombardier Musa Abdullahi of the Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery and Sgt. Tikikus Baffayo of Nigerian Army Training Centre.

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 03, 2019 18:21 UTC