We Won’t Tolerate Anarchy, Lawlessness, Army Warns Protest Organisers
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has told the organisers of the planned nationwide protest that it will not tolerate any form of lawlessness or actions that could lead to a state of anarchy in the country from any group.
The Director, Defence Media Operation, Maj Gen Edward Buba, gave the warning during a press conference at the DHQ in Abuja Thursday.
Buba noted that the level of violence envisaged is best described as a state of anarchy, adding that the nation’s armed forces will not watch and allow the nation spiral out of control to such low levels.
He said: “There are essentially several factors to be thoroughly examined on the planned nationwide protest. Some of which are whether or not the planned protest is motivated by opposition politics, independent parties, sovereign interference, terrorist groups or any number of organizations that have fed on the frustrations of Nigerians to create the situation.
“However, for us in the military, the constitution is clear as to how and when the military gets involved. The constitution also clearly defines the roles and functions of the armed forces. On the other hand, while citizens have a constitutional right to peaceful protest, they do not have a right to mobilise for anarchy in order to unleash terror.”
Buba concluded that it is time to let cool heads prevail in order for government to further remedy the situation and make the nation flourish again.
