Kogi, Imo, Bayelsa guber election: Army warns troublemakers to keep off

The Defence Headquarters has issued a stern warning to those who intend to “cause trouble during the Nov. 11 governorship elections in Kogi, Imo, and Bayelsa or face the wrath of the military.”

The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, gave the warning while briefing newsmen on the operations of the armed forces on Thursday in Abuja.

Buba said the military is alert to the plans by some elements to wear military uniforms to sabotage the electoral processes in the three states on Saturday.

He said that “for the off-season elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi states this weekend, here is a message for those who plotted to disrupt the process.

“We are aware of your plans to dress in military gear to deceive the public. Be prepared for harmful consequences if you proceed with those plans.

“We will not tolerate our image being tarnished. You’re warned.”

The director said the military is committed to giving the elections the importance they deserve, adding that troops and platforms were being deployed to locations to strengthen the security already in place in those states.

He said security agencies are ready to identify and distinguish between genuine soldiers and fake ones.

Buba explained that troops had continued to exert pressure on groups that sought to undermine any progress towards peace and security in the country.

According to him, it is for these reasons that the military is inflicting severe damage on terrorists, insurgents, and violent extremists through operations across the country.

He added that “accordingly, we are targeting their leadership, infrastructure, and foot soldiers.

“The coordination between air and ground forces is unprecedented and yields amazing results.

“We are expecting new platforms that would further enhance our capabilities to further root out terrorists and destroy their military capabilities.

The Defence Headquarters has cautioned those who plan to “disrupt the Nov. 11 governorship elections in Kogi, Imo, and Bayelsa or face the fury of the military.”

The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, gave caution while briefing newsmen on the operations of the armed forces on Thursday in Abuja.

Buba said the military is cognizant of the plans by some individuals to don military uniforms to interfere with the electoral processes in the three states on Saturday.

He said that “for the off-season elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi states this weekend, here is a message for those who schemed to disrupt the process.

“We are aware of your plans to dress in military gear to mislead the public. Be ready for detrimental consequences if you proceed with those plans.

“We will not allow our image to be stained. You’re warned.”

The director said the military is determined to give the elections the seriousness they deserve, adding that troops and platforms were being relocated to locations to reinforce security already in place in those states.

He said security agencies are ready to identify and differentiate between authentic soldiers and fake ones.

Buba explained that troops had continued to exert pressure on groups that sought to hamper any progress towards peace and security in the country.

According to him, it is for these reasons that the military is inflicting severe damage on terrorists, insurgents, and violent extremists through operations across the country.

He added that “accordingly, we are targeting their leadership, infrastructure, and foot soldiers.

“The coordination between air and ground forces is unparalleled and yields amazing results.

“We are expecting new platforms that would further enhance our capabilities to further root out terrorists and destroy their military capabilities.