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March 9, 2019
TheDefence Headquarters has assured that the armed forces would support theNigeria Police Force in ensuring that Nigerians are able to perform their civicobligations in a peaceful and secure environment today.
TheDefence spokesman Colonel Onyema Nwachukwu stated at a news conference in Abujawhere he explained that this role is enshrined in Section 217 of the 1999Constitution of Nigeria, as amended, stipulating that the armed forces could bedeployed to assist the police in maintenance of law and order during elections.
Hesaid in carrying out this task, the armed forces were being guided by the Codeof Conduct and Rules of Engagement that had been provided for militarypersonnel deployed to maintain security during elections.
Hesaid, it is crucial to re-emphasize the directive of the Chief of Defence StaffGeneral Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin, that while military personnel have theright to perform their civic duty of voting as provided in the Constitution,they must approach their polling units in civilian clothing.