Defence Minister warns Army against disloyalty,
insubordination
THE Minister of
Defence, retd Brig.-Gen. Mansur Dan-Ali, yesterday warned officers of the
Nigerian Army against disloyalty, disobedience and insubordination to
constituted authorities.
He gave the warning during the passing out parade of
officers’ cadet of Direct Short Service course at the Nigerian Army School of
Infantry, Jaji, Kaduna.
He said any person caught with disloyalty and similar
offences would be decisively dealt with accordingly.
“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,” he said.
Dan-Ali noted that the passing out of another set of
officers to the Nigerian Army came at a period the country was 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 ongoing success and post-conflict situation,” he said.
The Minister appreciated the success of the Armed Forces in
various operations, especially in the North eastern part of the country,
stressing that the Boko Haram insurgency had largely been decimated.
He also commended President Muhammadu 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.
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