JUST IN: Nigerian Army finally responds to calls for military rule in Nigeria: "…

• Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja reaffirmed that the military will not allow itself to be manipulated by interest groups to undermine Nigeria’s democratic governance
• Lagbaja pointed out that calls for a military takeover are primarily coming from younger Nigerians who have not experienced an era of military rule
• Commenting on the recent nationwide hunger protest (#EndBadGovernanceInNigeria), Lagbaja described it as a wake-up call

COAS responds to call for military rule in Nigeria
Photo credit: @DavidsOfforSource: TwitterCOAS: Young Nigerians calling for military rule”The Nigerian Army will not permit itself to be used to undemocratically propel certain interests to power. “Having borne the brunt of reputational damage from previous military interventions in Nigeria, the Army is determined to preserve the hard-earned prestige it has carefully established over the past 25 years, ensuring the nation remains secure and united.”COAS speaks on lessons from hardship protests”A significant concern that arose during the recent protest was the demand for the Nigerian Armed Forces to undemocratically intervene in governance. “It’s worth noting that these calls seem to be coming from younger Nigerians who never lived through the extensive military rule in Nigeria or witnessed the determined efforts of the heroes and heroines who fought to establish our current democratic system. “As the Chief of Army Staff, my straightforward response to such calls is, Thanks, but no thanks!”Borno: Troops kill terrorist commander, 26 other Boko Haram fighters

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