Military should ‘no longer be seen’ as a threat to our democracy

A group known as the National Committee of Yoruba Youth says the military should no longer be seen as a threat to “our democracy”.

In a statement issued on Thursday, Odeyemi Oladimeji, president of the group, said the recent warning given by Tukur Buratai, chief of army staff, shows that the military is interested in protecting civilian rule.

Buratai had warned his men against hobnobbing with politicians.

Oladimejidescribed Buratai as a patriotic Nigerian and commended the army chief for speaking out.

“We salute the sense of patriotism of the chief of army staff and the entire army leadership, for their sense of patriotism and commitment to the sustenance of democracy in Nigeria,” the statement read.

“Their recent revelation has strengthened our beliefs, as Nigerians, that Nigeria is safe hands and the military should no longer be seen as a threat to our democracy.”

It also hailed the army for the establishment of Fort Muhammadu Buhari forward operation base, an army unit in Daura, Katsina State.

It said the establishment of the unit will enhance security in that part of the country.