"Remain Apolitical and Professional" - GOC 6 Division Charges Troops

The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 6 Division Nigerian Army / Land Component Commander (LCC) Operation Delta Safe (OPDS) Maj Gen Olufemi Oluyede has charged troops of 16 Brigade Nigerian Army / Sector 2 OPDS to remain apolitical during the forthcoming general elections in the country.

Maj Gen Oluyede gave the charge during his operational visit to Headquarters 16 Brigade Nigerian Army on Wednesday 22 February 2023. He urged the troops to strictly adhere to Code of Conduct and Rules of Engagement for Nigerian Army (NA) Personnel during Operation Safe Conduct 2023.

The GOC/LCC said Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya has directed all officers and soldiers of the NA to remain neutral throughout the general elections and assist the Nigeria Police to ensure that there is no breakdown of law and order during the elections.

Maj Gen Oluyede used the occasion to remind the troops to strictly enforce restriction of movement politely and force protection during the elections. He further charged the troops to maintain maximum alert and vigilance during the Operation Safe Conduct 2023. 

The GOC /LCC admonished the troops to uphold the name and glory of the NA during and after the general elections. He however warned that any officer/ soldier found wanting will be dealt with decisively, adding that civilian would continue to respect officers/ soldiers when they do what is right.