Nigerian Army set to review rules of engagement, Code of Conduct for Operation Safe Conduct

The Nigerian Army (NA) is set to review the Rules of Engagement and Code of Conduct for Operation SAFE CONDUCT.

This was disclosed today, Tuesday, June 14, by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya, while declaring open the Chief of Army Staff Second Quarter Conference 2022, in Abuja.

Operation Safe Conduct is an operation conducted to provide security in support of the lead agency in election security architecture of the nation.

The COAS explained that the review became necessary in order to ensure an enabling and secure environment to promote peaceful electoral processes.

The army boss noted that the NA will continue to enhance its Civil-Military relations efforts and provide the necessary support in aid of the civil authority in line with its constitutional mandate.

The COAS charged personnel to remain apolitical while carrying out their constitutional role.

The COAS restated NA’s determination to sustain the tempo of operations against all forms of criminality, in collaboration with other sister services and security agencies.

Yahaya commended the level of cooperation and professionalism amongst security agencies, which he pointed out has translated into operational successes across various theatres of operations nationwide.

He restated his resolve to continue to devote premium attention to training of personnel, stressing that it remains the best form of welfare for troops and a fundamental requirement for successful operations.

According to the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement, “He noted that the conference provides a platform to review all NA operations and develop strategies to consolidate on the achievements so far recorded.”