Buratai Warns Army Officers Against Politicking
Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, Chief of Army Staff (COAS)[/caption]
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, has told officers and soldiers in the Nigerian Army to disassociate themselves from politics.
Buratai in a statement issued by Director of Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen. Sani Usman, said he has received information about “sinister plans” by some politicians to derail the professional calling of some army officers for various political “actions and gains”.
Usman said in the statement: “This is to inform the public that the Chief of Army Staff, Nigerian Army and Lieutenant-General TY Buratai have received information that some individuals have been approaching some officers and soldiers for undisclosed political reasons.
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“On the basis of that, he has warned such persons to desist from these acts.
“He also reminded them that the Nigerian Army is a thorough professional, disciplined, loyal and apolitical institution that has clear constitutional roles and responsibilities.
“He seriously warned and advised all officers and soldiers interested in politics to resign their commission or apply for voluntary discharge forthwith.”
According to Usman, any officer or soldier of the Nigerian Army found guilty of politicking would have himself or herself to blame.
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“The COAS has further reiterated that the Nigerian Army will remain apolitical and respect the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” he added.
Recall that the army recently reshuffled top military officers.
