The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division Nigeria Army, Ibadan Maj.-Gen. Bamidele Ali-Alabi, has warned military personnel in Kogi State to steer clear of local politics.
Maj.-Gen. Ali-Alabi gave the warning yesterday while addressing officers and men during his familiarisation visit to 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Lokoja, the state capital.
The GOC tasked the officers and men to be professional in carrying out their duties during the governorship election billed for November 11 in the state.
He reminded them as soldiers, that they have no business with partisan politics, warning that anyone found wanting will face the consequences.
Gen. Ali-Alabi said: “As soldiers you have no business with politics so you must remain neutral and not get partisan in the forthcoming Kogi governorship election of November 11.
“You must be disciplined and professional at all times as you do your work. You’re here to help other security operatives in overcoming the security challenges and securing and keeping the peace of the state and Nigeria as a whole.”
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The GOC assured the personnel of his support to the good work they were doing in the state, so that they could achieve more.
He said: “The commanding officer has intimated me of your achievements and challenges, which by God’s grace shall be tackled to encourage you to perform better. We thank you so much for your good works.
“The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) is interested in equipping and training of officers of the Nigerian Army as a motivational force towards general administration in line with his command philosophy.”
The GOC said that what was key to the COAS was seeing that the troops were well motivated to carry out their responsibilities of keeping the peace and securing the nation.
He also inspected the newly-constructed Regimental Sergeant Major residence within the Brigade and the Commander’s Guest House in Lokongoma area of Lokoja.
He was at the Forward Operation Base (FOB), Adogo in Ajaokuta and 109 Special Forces Battalion FOB in Okene, where he addressed the troops.
