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The Military High Command has sent a note of caution to politicians and some prominent Nigerians, who it says, are behind the move to scuttle the May 29 transition, stating that they should bury the plan.
The military also disclosed that its officers are ready to forestall any unwanted moves in the country, either before, during or after the inauguration, which is scheduled to hold by the end of the month, Daily Trust reported.
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Maj. Gen. Musa Danmadami, the Director of Defense Media Operation, send out the warning to the politicians while responding to questions from journalists after the bi-weekly press conference of the military.
Two weeks ago, the Defence Headquarters reiterated its determination to crack down on anyone caught trying to destabilise the country during the inauguration.
Danmadani, while speaking on Thursday, May 4, maintained that there is no justification before the military that would warrant stopping the inauguration.
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He noted that the police remain the lead in protecting lives and properties in the country, but other security agencies are on standby to support and stop every unwanted move.
According to him, the military will promptly address any insecurity issue that might break out, adding that the election has come and gone, and the winner has been announced.
His statement reads in part:
“We don’t see reasons why there should be a problem during the activity. The inauguration will come and go, and nothing will happen.”
