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Ahead of tomorrow’s election, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Gabriel Olonisakin, has met with Service Chiefs, and other heads of security and intelligence agencies. Briefing journalists shortly after the security meeting, the CDS revealed plots by unscrupulous elements to use military and para-military agencies, ostensibly to intimidate voters, as well as undermine the process.

This was as he further alerted of illegal possession of firearms and their eventual deployment to cause mayhem during the process of electioneering.

Consequently, Olonisakin warned that the military and security agencies would isolate and deal with individuals or groups found culpable. The CDS, nonetheless, urged eligible voters to come out en-masse to exercise their franchise, pledging the readiness of the Armed Forces and sister security agencies to provide adequate security for the exercise.

“It has become necessary to issue this statement, following the meeting of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and security and intelligence agencies, which has just ended.

In the last few months, various security agencies have been reviewing their strategies to ensure adequate security and protection for all Nigerians and other nationals living in Nigeria before, during and after the General Elections in February and March 2019.
“This is in line with our various constitutional responsibilities.

There have also been several interagency collaborations and harmonization of these strategies. “The meeting we have just had involved the heads of these agencies to ensure we further harmonize our strategies to provide adequate security for the smooth conduct of the general elections”, Olonisakin said.

He further disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari had, at a security meeting with heads of military and security agencies, emphasised his commitment to a free, fair and credible election.

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