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Buratai Warns Officers To Steer Clear Of Politics by marryjesus: 4:38am On May 17, 2017
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, has issued a stern warning to all officers and soldiers in the Nigerian Army to steer clear of politics, disclosing that some politicians have been making frantic efforts to infiltrate his officers for various political “actions and gains”.


Buratai’s warning may not be unconnected to the air of uncertainty in the country arising from President Muhammadu Buhari’s illness, necessitating his return to the United Kingdom penultimate week to get medical treatment for an undisclosed ailment.

Although he fell short of elaborating on what the political “actions and gains” were, the COAS’ warning came on the heels of a report of an attempt by some politicians to infiltrate the military, particularly the Nigerian Army.

His concern may have also informed the reshuffling of top military officers in the Nigerian Army last week.
A statement issued by the Director of Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen. Sani Usman, said the army headquarters and the COAS had received information about such “sinister plans” by some politicians to derail the professional calling of some army officers.

Usman said in the statement: “This is to inform the public that the Chief of Army Staff, Nigerian Army and Lieutenant-General TY Buratai have received information that some individuals have been approaching some officers and soldiers for undisclosed political reasons.

“On the basis of that, he has warned such persons to desist from these acts.
“He also reminded them that the Nigerian Army is a thorough professional, disciplined, loyal and apolitical institution that has clear constitutional roles and responsibilities.
“He seriously warned and advised all officers and soldiers interested in politics to resign their commission or apply for voluntary discharge forthwith.”

According to Usman, any officer or soldier of the Nigerian Army found to be hobnobbing with such elements or engaged in unprofessional conduct such as politicking would have himself or herself to blame.
“The COAS has further reiterated that the Nigerian Army will remain apolitical and respect the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” he added.
more at http://www.akelicious.com/2017/05/buratai-warns-officers-to-steer-clear.html

Re: Buratai Warns Officers To Steer Clear Of Politics by Mynd44: 4:53am On May 17, 2017
Re: Buratai Warns Officers To Steer Clear Of Politics by Nobody: 4:53am On May 17, 2017
Dem go gree here when they know promotion after the Rank of Colonel nah politics...
Re: Buratai Warns Officers To Steer Clear Of Politics by raker300: 5:01am On May 17, 2017
Buratai is himself a politician.

After killing biafrans, amnesty international is now on his trial, he's running

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