Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, the Army spokesman said this while addressing journalists in Damaturu, Yobe state on Thursday during the visit of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Tukur Buratai to troops in the area.
''The Nigerian Army would like to send an unequivocal warning to all and sundry, more specifically to all those threatening and agitating for the dismemberment of the country, committing treasonable felony and arson, as well as wanton destruction of lives and properties that once deployed, we shall apply the Rule Of Engagement (ROE) to the letter,'' he said. ''Let nobody make any mistake, within the ambit of the law, we shall apply the ROE to the fullest. The public is hereby informed that officers and soldiers have been warned not to take sides in any conflict and if found wanting would face the consequences of their actions. Any officer or soldier found aiding or abetting any act of arson, vandalism or unprofessional conduct, would be severely dealt with according to the extant laws. It is the duty of an officer or soldier to ensure the enforcement of law and order in conjunction with other security agencies for the restoration of peace.''
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