The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has once again urged politicians and “unscrupulous persons” intending to disrupt the May 29 handover date to reconsider their actions or live to regret them.
It stated that the military forces were prepared and on high alert to deal with any security breaches prior to, during, and after the May 29 handover date.
It further stated that the military was working around the clock with the police and other security agencies to deal decisively with any potential danger to the peaceful inauguration.
The warning was issued by the Director, Defence Media Operations (DMO) while responding journalist queries at the biweekly briefing on military operations performed across the country in the previous two weeks.
While noting that elections has been concluded and a winner announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), he said there was no reasons why inauguration of President-elect, Bola Tinubu, would not take place as far as the military is concerned.
“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.”
On the security situation in Southern Kaduna State where gunmen have continued to attack villagers almost on a daily basis, General Danmadami said the military was on top of the situation.
The DMO spokesman, who assured that the military was ready to protect innocent citizens, called on the public to report suspicious movements to the military as matter reported to the high command against any of its personnel will thoroughly be investigated.
He equally urged residents of the state to stop accusing the military from taking sides and desist from being sentimental on matters of security.
“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.”