As the 2023 general elections draw nearer, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Faruk Yahaya, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigerian Army to provide a safer atmosphere for the seamless conduct of the 2023 general elections.
The Army Chief, while declaring open the third quarter Chief of Army Staff Conference in Abuja on Tuesday, ordered the immediate distribution of the reviewed rules of engagement and code of conduct for ‘Operations Safe Conduct’ to all officers and soldiers involved in election duties.
He confirmed that Army operations are producing desired results, and pledged to inject more manpower as well as game-changing equipment into all theatres of operations.
His words, “As electioneering for general elections begins, I wish to once again assure the public that the Nigerian Army remains committed to discharging its constitutional responsibilities and assisting in providing a secure environment for the conduct of the general elections through ‘Operation Safe Conduct.’
“The Army is firming up its preparations to provide the necessary security assistance to ensure the successful conduct of the 2023 general elections.”
He concluded by saying that the kinetic actions in the North-Eastern region theatre of operations had continued to dismantle insurgents; resulting in the massive surrender of the terrorists, adding that such had positively impacted the morale of troops and greatly bolstered the confidence of the citizens.
