The Military High Command has disclosed that it has uncovered plans by some disgruntled persons to wear military uniforms and disrupt governorship elections in some areas in Kogi, Imo and Bayelsa States, saying that it has massively deployed for the off-cycle elections in the three stated on Saturday.
The Director, Defence Media Operation, Maj. Gen. Buba Edward, stated this during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday.
He also warned the arrowheads and those behind the infamous action to shelve the plan or face an ” injurious consequence ” for such action.
According to him, the military will not fold its arms and watch its image be dragged into the mud.
He said, “For the off-season elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi States this weekend. Here is a message for you. The military is deployed in strength for the election to create a safe environment for voters to peacefully come out and cast their votes.
“Election is a serious business and the military is giving it the seriousness that it deserves. So much has been put in place. Troops and platforms are being moved to those locations to reinforce security that is in place in the states. We are aware of the plans.
“However, we are aware of plans of some to disguise in military gear to orchestrate havoc and disrupt elections in some areas. Our message to such a group is that there will be injurious consequences for such an action. The military will not fold its arms and watch its image dragged into the mud.”
Edward also said journalists covering elections in the three states would be briefed on how to identify such people and other safety measures.
He said, “Journalists in those locations will be briefed on how to identify fake soldiers, should that arise and other security measures to adopt. For security reasons, I can’t disclose it here.
