Army warns troublemakers ahead of Tinubu’s inauguration

Nigerian Army has said it would deal with troublemakers planning to disrupt the inauguration of president-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu on May 29.

Director, Defence Media Operation, Maj.-Gen. Musa Danmadami, told reporters in Abuja that the military had not seen reasons the inauguration would not take place.

“As far as internal security is concerned, the police still remain the lead agency. The Armed Forces and other security operatives are only playing a supportive role. I’ll reiterate that we’re on standby to make sure that nothing unwanted happens.

“The issue of threat to the security and stability of the country is addressed promptly. “Elections have come and gone. For the presidential election, a winner has been announced.

“There is a transition committee in place comprising all members of the security agencies, ministries and agencies of government to make sure the event is held successfully and without a glitch.

“We don’t see reasons why there should be a problem during the activity. The inauguration will come and go and nothing will happen.

“We are not going to relent at ensuring there is peace and stability across the length and breadth of the country,” he said.

TheCornet had reported that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Tinubu as the winner of the February 25 presidential election.

However, two opposition contenders, namely Peter Obi and Abubakar Atiku, are challenging Tinubu’s victory.

Each has equally urged the presidential election petitions tribunal to declare him the winner.