The Minister of Defence, retired Brigadier Genenral Mansur Dan-Ali has warned that the government of Muhammadu Buhari will not tolerate disloyal, disobedience and insubordination from any soldier.
The minister, who spoke today, Saturday, at the passing out parade of officers’ cadet of Direct Short Service course at the Nigerian Army School of Infantry, Jaji, Kaduna, warned that any person caught with disloyalty and similar offences would be decisively dealt with.
“I wish to make it clear that the armed forces of Nigeria are also undergoing a period of self appraisal; there is zero tolerance for indiscipline and unprofessional conduct.”
Dan-Ali said that the passing out of another set of officers of the Nigerian Army came at a period the country is consolidating on the gains of counter -insurgency operation.
“The Nigerian Armed Forces, as you are aware, have been involved in an extensive combat against insurgency and terrorist groups. It is the responsibility of every one to play in the consolidation of on-going success and post -conflict situation.”
The minister appreciated the success of the armed forces in various operations, especially in the North Eastern part of the country, where the Boko Haram insurgency had largely been decimated.
He commended President Buhari for his political will and strong support for the war against Boko Haram insurgency.
No fewer than 200 officers graduated from the six-month training. [myad]
