We Don't Want Military Takeover In Nigeria - Leave The Army Now If You'll Not Be Loyal To President Tinubu

Major General Mohammed Takuti Usman, who leads soldiers in the 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, has told soldiers who are not faithful to their duties to leave their positions.

Usman said on Wednesday, August 30, that soldiers should be loyal to President Bola Tinubu and the leaders in charge. He also asked soldiers to be skilled and show strong faithfulness, starting with the President and going all the way up to the top leaders in the Armed Forces.

While speaking to soldiers at the 35 Artillery Brigade in Alamala, Abeokuta, Ogun State, the Nigerian Army leader mentioned that there are difficulties, but they are not unique to this particular brigade.

He said:
"When we're dealing with the difficulties and finding solutions, you must be well-behaved soldiers, and you must be faithful soldiers.

"When I talk about faithfulness, your faithfulness should begin with the highest leader of the Armed Forces, who is the President. That comes first, and then it continues down the chain. Faithfulness to the Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Army Staff, and all the way to your Brigade Commander.
"You have to be faithful. There is no place for soldiers who are not faithful to the leaders in charge, no. If you're not planning to be faithful, then it's better to leave and find other work. Because the Armed Forces cannot accept it if you're not faithful.

"Good behavior, loyalty, and being really skilled. We carry weapons so that other people can sleep peacefully and do their regular activities. You also need to be diligent. When you go on any training, make sure you do your absolute best and be among the top performers. If you have all these qualities, you will advance in this job."

This is happening as reports of military takeovers are spreading across African countries, with the latest being Gabon.

Credit: Talk of Town