Message from Military to Niger Delta Militants. Pickthegist here

Senator Iroegbu in Abuja

The Nigerian military has warned that it will not tolerate any form of economic sabotage, breach of peace and threat to national security from any group of persons, particularly in the Niger Delta region of the country.

The Director of Defence Information (DDI), Brig-Gen. Rabe Abubakar, in a statement yesterday, said the attention of the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has been drawn to some newspaper publication by a group of persons threatened to embark on acts of sabotage against the Nigerian state.

“The DHQ hereby warned that the military and other security agencies will not condone any acts by individuals or group that is capable of breach to security and economic sabotage in the Niger Delta or in any part of the country,” Abubakar stated.
This is because, he said, the nation’s interest is above that of individual or group’s interest.
He said:

 “In as much as the military recognises the supremacy of the constitution which guarantees freedom of expression and association, the constitution also frowns against individuals or groups hiding under it to stir up trouble and insecurity in the land.”
The Defence spokesman advised “any individual or groups who have genuine complain or grievances should use the available means of dialogue for amicable resolution but certainly not violence, as it will not be tolerated.”

He promised that the DHQ would continue to partner other security agencies to protect and provide enabling environment to all citizens to engage in their respective and legitimate businesses without fear of molestation.