Gen. Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has issued a warning that if the violent protests in some areas of the nation go out of hand, the military will intervene to support the police and other security forces. While informing reporters about the protesters’ activities in various regions of the nation on the day of the demonstration, Musa issued the warning. He said that the military will not sit by and watch things spiral out of control, saying they have been ready to back the police and other security forces since the start of the demonstration.
“Monies that are meant for development will have to be used to repair the destruction thing so that we can move forward.“So instead of doing that, we should come together, make sure nothing is destroyed,” he said.
The CDS urged Nigerians to look up to their local government and their state governments.“I want to appeal once again for the support of all Nigerians, the federal government, the state government and local governments and let us avoid anything that will bring mayhem within our communities.“We have seen the level of destruction that was carried just yesterday and you can imagine if this continues for so long.“The armed forces and the entire security agencies will not stand by and see that to continue.
“We want to warn those that are in the house, those that don’t want to listen. We will not fold our hands and see our country destroyed.
“We will take action and the action will be taken professionally. Anyone that is caught will be taken to the courts to be dealt with,” he added.
Musa said the military had remained professional in its conduct since the commencement of the protest.
He said that the federal government has shown its commitment by upholding its promise of allowing people to associate freely.
