#EndSARS: Military Threatens To Deal With Thugs Disrupting Peaceful Protests

The Defence Headquarters has threatened to deal with hoodlums disrupting the peaceful protests across the country.

This is contained in a statement issued on Thursday by Major General John Enenche, Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, noting that the military and other security agencies will not condone such disruptions.

In the statement titled “Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies assured Nigerians of their safety and stability of the nation, warn against violent protests in the country”, he stated that the military committed to ensuring that people are not subjected to unwarranted attacks.

“The Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies have observed with dismay some violence-related protests across the country, particularly the increasing number of attacks on peaceful protesters by thugs and miscreants.

“This unfolding event against peace-loving Nigerians will not be condoned. Hence, thugs and miscreants are hereby warned to desist from engaging in violent activities against peaceful Nigerians henceforth, or face appropriate measures.”

Meanwhile, the citizens were assured of their safety and urged to go about their lawful activities stressing that “the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies are on ground for their safety.”

“In clear terms, any attempt to undermine the democracy of our beloved nation under any cover will not be allowed,” the DHQ warned.

Meanwhile, while addressing Defence correspondents during the weekly briefing on ongoing security operations on Thursday, he had condemned the attempts by some hoodlums to provoke the protesters.

In addition, he stated that the military is concerned about the civil disobedience spreading across the country, while reacting to question on the planned nationwide protests against insecurity by the Coalition of Northern Groups.

“We are not worried but concerned and committed. You will become worried when you have remotely been involved; a lot has happened. You know that this thing (insecurity) has been ongoing for 40 years, as quoted by the authorities in Southern Kaduna. I want to say it is the same thing that happened all over the place.”

However, he added that the armed forces is committed to reviewing its operations and strategy in accordance with the directive of the President, Muhammadu Buhari.

TheNigeriaLawyer recalls that some of the #EndSARS protesters were attacked by thugs in Lagos and Abuja on Wednesday while about seven vehicles were vandalized at the Berger roundabout, Wuse, Abuja.