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February 20, 2019
The Chief of Army Staff, Luitenant General TukurBuratai, has said that there would be no military escorts for politicians especiallyretired military officers during the general elections.
Buratai directed Commanders to ensure therestrictions of movement within their commands and also carry out a stop andsearch, anyone found culpable should be handed over to the police.
The Army Chief stated this at a meeting withprincipal officers and commanders of the Nigerian Army.
He said the Army is taking a proactive approach tostop election crimes such as ballot box snatching and violence.
Buratai further directed Commanders to dealdecisively with anyone caught doing anything that will be inimical to thesuccess of the election.
President Muhammadu Buhari had earlier orderedsecurity operatives to “deal ruthlessly” with anyone who attempts to snatchballot box during the rescheduled general elections on Saturday, February 23,2019.