Army: Politicians planning to disrupt elections in Niger Delta

February 19

20:27 2019

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The Nigerian army says it has uncovered a plot by Niger Delta politicians to use “miscreants” to cause confusion at polling stations during the upcoming elections.

The army said efforts were underway to track the source of the weapons and the people involved in the alleged plan.

In a statement issued by Aminu Ilyasu, spokesman of 6 division, Port Harcourt, the army said it would deal decisively with anyone found disrupting the electoral exercise “no matter how highly placed he or she is”.

“Credible intelligence available to Headquarters 6 Division Nigerian Army has uncovered an unholy plan by some political actors within its Area Of Responsibility.” the army said.

“The plot is to to arm and sponsor miscreants in addition to using military-like fatigue dress for deception to cause pandemonium at polling stations for their political gain.

“Covert efforts are on-going to track the source of the weapons and the agents involved in conjunction with sister security agencies.

“Authorities of 6 Division Nigerian Army wish to unequivocally state that anyone found to be disrupting the electoral process under any guise will be decisively dealt with in accordance with the laws no matter how highly placed he or she is.

“To this end, the General Officer Commanding 6 Division and Land Component Commander (LCC) JTF Maj Gen Jamil Sarham wishes to reassure the good people of Niger Delta of providing adequate security for the polls.

“This is in conjunction with other security agencies before, during and after the 2019 General Elections.”