Some retired members of the military, under the auspices of Coalition of Concerned Veterans (CCV) have reacted to the alarm by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, of an attempt by some officers and soldiers to overthrow government. Hide quoted text
Recall that Buratai, last week, said he received information that some individuals were approaching some officers and soldiers for undisclosed political reasons.
Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman, Director Army Public Relations, said on the basis of that, Buratai “has warned such persons to desist from these acts”.
A statement signed by Cmrd Awwal Abdullahi Aliyu, Regional Coordinator, Cmrd. Anthony Agbas, National Chairman, and Cmrd. Abiodun Durowaiye-Herberts, National Spokesman (all retired) said any plan to undermine the current government would be resisted.
It reads: “All retired members of the Nigerian Armed Forces at home and in diaspora, warns of the consequences of engaging in any unprofessional act against the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by any (would be) or suspected serving members of the Nigerian Armed Forces.
“CCV members will strongly resist any attempt by any body or groups of persons planning to destabilize a constitutional government that has been duly recognized locally and internationally by world leaders. This we won’t hesitate to do by dusting our khaki and fighting back to defend our nascent Democracy even if it will cost us our lives.
“We are ready to use our last drop of blood and used our khaki back to defend our great country against any kind of coup plot In the country. We support democratic government
“While wishing President Muhammadu Buhari speedy recovery as he recuperates from his health challenge(s), we also wish to lend our full support and loyalty to the acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, whose loyalty to the present administration is never in doubt.
“We wish to encourage him not to be distracted, but to continue with the enormous responsibility of Nation building entrusted upon him by his Boss. Overwhelming majority and lover of democracy are fully behind the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari even as we pray for his speedy recovery and safe return to his duty.
“We have fought many war, battled at both home and abroad and we are ready to defend the integrity of our dear country Nigeria at all cost. This is a serious warning to any one trying to make an attempt of coup, as our Khaki is still with us and we are ready to fight War with any coup plotter in Nigeria”.
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