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By Joel Anekwe
The Nigerian Army, 6 Division, Tuesday released code of conduct and rule of engagement for its officers and men during the forthcoming elections.
Maj. Gen Jamil Sarham, General Officer Commanding (GOC) Land Component Commander (LCC), Joint Task Force (JTF) under the Division told journalists that the role of the army in the elections was merely to give support to the civilian during the elections.
He said that soldiers had undergone a course to understand the conduct that will guide the conduct of the soldiers during exercise emphasising that no soldier was allowed in the polling area.
According to the GOC, soldiers were not permitted to escort electoral materials or any politician stressing that anyone caught doing so would be arrested and face military sanction.
He said the command envisaged plans “by some sponsored miscreants” to wreak havoc in polling units in the coming elections using military uniform saying that the plan has failed.
“This plan has failed, as no soldier is allowed to be seen in any polling area. Anyone seen in military uniform in a polling unit is an imposter and should be treated as such. Anyone with useful information about any security breach should call 09027771482 immediately” the army stated.
Meanwhile, the 6 Div Nigerian Army has cautioned Port Harcourt residents not to panic on Thursday as it staged a show of force with sister security agencies in parts of the Rivers capital in efforts to perfect readiness for election duties following series of training.
Col Aminu Iliyasu, Deputy Director Army Public Relations of the Division said in separate statement that show of force is “aimed at confidence building in our men and to reassure the public on security agencies resolve to work in synergy to protect lives and property in the general elections”