Nigerian Army
The Nigerian Army has assured the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of high level of security during the 2019 elections at all level.
It says this will enable the commission to carry out its constitutional responsibility of conducting 2019 general elections, especially in the north-eastern part of the country.
Brig.-Gen. Abdulmalik Biu, Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division, gave the assurance in Maiduguri when the Resident Electoral Commissioner Borno State, Mohammed Magaji paid him a courtesy.
The Acting GOC said INEC was a crucial institution to the democratic success of Nigeria.
He promised to provide security for all INEC staff and materials in all voting areas in hinterlands of the state, during the forthcoming general elections.
“The Nigerian Army will do all within its power to provide adequate security to INEC staff and their materials during the election”.
In his remark, Mohammed Magaji, the Resident Electoral Commissioner, thanked the Nigerian Army for their efforts in combating Boko Haram insurgency, stressing that this has led to the return of peace in the state.
He prayed for God’s protection and victory for the troops fighting insurgency in all parts of north-eastern Nigeria.
The INEC boss further commended the Nigerian Army for keeping electoral environment safe during previous elections, adding that such efforts gave INEC leeway in conducting their affairs without fear of intimidation and harassment from any quarters.