OP SAFE CONDUCT PHASE 2: COAS CHARGES TROOPS TO SUSTAIN APOLITICAL POSTURE.

 OP SAFE CONDUCT PHASE 2: COAS CHARGES TROOPS TO SUSTAIN  APOLITICAL POSTURE.

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has directed formation and unit commanders of the Nigerian Army to ensure that troops remain professional and apolitical during the forthcoming Gubernatorial and House of Assembly Elections across the nation.  

The Army Chief handed down the charge while addressing formation and unit commanders across the country, prelude to the rescheduled 18 March 2023 polls. Gen Yahaya, who commended the troops for their overall performance in the provision of security during the last polls admonished them to shun all forms of inducement, enticement or cajoling that could compromise the security of the polls, adding that a secure and safe atmosphere must be provided for the citizenry to exercise their civic responsibility of chosing their leaders. Gen Yahaya charged the troops to adhere strictly to the guidelines in the Code of Conduct for Operation Safe Conduct, as any contravention will attract dire consequences. 

He urged the commanders to intensify efforts at providing security support for the elections and be ready to respond promptly to any emergency situation while prioritizing the protection of key national infrastructure. 

The COAS equally reminded his commanders of the oath of allegiance they swore to defend the sovereignty of Nigeria and maintained that the Nigerian Army must be seen by all to stand in defence of Nigeria's democracy.

Meanwhile, the Nigerian Army has updated its list of hotlines for monitoring and reporting of emergencies and acts capable of disrupting the coming elections. It could be recalled that the NA had earlier released a set of contacts during the Presidential election held in Febuary 2023 as part of measures to support the Police in establishing a conducive environment for the successful conduct of free,fair and peaceful elections.

Members of the general public are please enjoined to call the phone numbers below in their various states and the Federal Capital Territory Abuja to report any security breach during the elections.

1. ABIA STATE - 09029568595

       07067880707 

2. ADAMAWA - 08022750987

3. AKWA IBOM STATE -  09070077175

            08163256562

4. ANAMBRA STATE - 08030881453

5. BAUCHI STATE - 08128063675

6. BAYELSA STATE - 08107855752

             08143247308

7. BENUE STATE  - 08080754339

8. BORNO STATE - 09099616160

              08086987079

9. CROSS RIVER - 08037084192

10. DELTA STATE - 09044400064

       08144464947

11. EBONYI STATE - 08158274048

12. EDO STATE - 09066325953

13. EKITI STATE - 08037851448

14. ENUGU STATE - 09032102212

       08023097458

15. GOMBE STATE - 07063908779

             08082557782

16. IMO STATE - 08069587883

              08164120381

17. JIGAWA STATE - 07017791414

              08100144363

18. KADUNA STATE - 07031544227

             08028580978

             08035242633

19. KANO STATE  - 08038432656

 

20. KASTINA STATE - 08108854061

              09012998054

21. KEBBI STATE - 09130213661

22. KOGI STATE - 08033217964

23. KWARA STATE - 09060001270

24. LAGOS STATE - 07034769430

       09127604098

25. NASARAWA STATE - 09051009404

26. NIGER STATE  - 07031346425

27. OGUN STATE  - 09116589494

       08032466245

28. ONDO STATE  - 08036130535

29. OSUN STATE - 09019683922

30. OYO STATE - 07047703000

31. PLATEAU STATE - 08037116395

              07031260622

32. RIVERS STATE - 08064274222

33. SOKOTO STATE - 07069084570

             07052693532

             08136913284

34. TARABA STATE  - 08136728969

              08060902363

35. YOBE STATE  - 08061397656

36. ZAMFARA STATE  - 08140075541

37. FCT  - 09114913164

       08186690471

       08079153860

       08164304255

       09159793968

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU

Brigadier General

Director Army Public Relations

16 March 2023