Minister of Defence Calls for Action Against Agents of Darkness Seeking to Destabilize Democracy

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has directed the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) to go after all the propagators calling for truncation of the constitutional government in Nigeria.

The Minister described these individuals as “agents of darkness” and enemies of democracy who should be brought to justice.

The call for military intervention to change the government came after criminal elements attacked a warehouse and a haulage vehicle carrying food items to other parts of the country.

However, the Minister warned that this is not enough reason for unpatriotic individuals to resort to calling for military intervention, as it has no place in modern realities.

Matawalle emphasized that the military is highly professionalised with good civil-military relationships, and they are exhibiting the highest standard of professionalism with the defence of the constitution as a top priority.

He also reaffirmed the commitment of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to defend the constitution and uphold democracy.

The Minister cautioned against the dangerous allure of coups, stating that “those calling for coups do not love Nigeria.”

He stressed that under the present government, there will be no military takeover of power.

The Minister urged all Nigerians to come together to support and keep faith in the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his efforts to make Nigeria great.