The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has directed the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) to go after those calling for military takeover of power in the country.
The Minister issued this directive in a statement on Thursday, signed by the Defence Ministry’s Director of Information, Press, and Public Relations, Henshaw Ogubike.
Matawalle labelled those advocating for an undemocratic transition of power as purveyors of darkness, cautioning that any individual apprehended would face severe consequences.
He said, “The call for violent change of government by the military is absurd, preposterous and naive as the military has come to reality with a democratic government in Nigeria and is focused on their constitutional duty of defending the constitution.
“The propagators calling for the truncation of the constitutional government should desist from it and face the democratic reality on the ground.
“Just because criminal elements attacked a warehouse and a haulage vehicle carrying food items to other parts of the country is not enough reason for unpatriotic individuals to resort to calling for military intervention, which has no place in modern realities.
“The military is highly professionalised with a good civilian-military relationship, and they are exhibiting the highest standard of professionalism with the defence of our constitution as the top priority.”
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The Minister called upon all Nigerians to support and maintain trust in Bola Tinubu’s government as they strive to make Nigeria great.
He reiterated the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s dedication to safeguarding the Constitution, preserving democracy, and guaranteeing the nation’s safety and security.
