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Security: Olukolade Says No Cause For Alarm

Spokesman of the Defence Headquarters, Major General Chris Olukolade, has assured Nigerians of adequate security across the nation during and after the general elections. He … Continue reading Security: Olukolade Says No Cause For Alarm


Major General Chris Olukolade
Major-General Chris Olukolade
Major-General Chris Olukolade

Spokesman of the Defence Headquarters, Major General Chris Olukolade, has assured Nigerians of adequate security across the nation during and after the general elections.

He told Channels Television on Sunday that “there is no cause for alarm”, as his men were vigilant and “fully on ground”.

He stressed that the military was not deployed in Nigerian streets to threaten any law abiding citizen, but to watch out for any attempt that will disturb the peace of the nation.

In a telephone interview on #Nigeria2015, Major General Olukolade explained that the movement of his men had not been very visible but they remained very vigilant to respond, as the need arises.

On the recapture of a major terrorists enclave, Gwoza, on the eve of the General elections, he said that the counter-terrorism operation was not fully over in the town. “There are still a few searches and deployment all over the country in respond to any challenge,” Major General Olukolade said.

He further stated that the duty of the military in securing the nation was not just for the election but also after, to ensure peace and order are maintained.

“We are being vigilant to do our duty and it has not constituted any threat to any law abiding citizen of the nation.”

As the elections still continue, he urged Nigerians to feel secured, saying “there is no cause for alarm”.