The General Officer Commanding 8 Division of the Nigeria Army, Sokoto, Maj.-Gen. Godwin Mutkut, has assured that the Army will ensure the conduct of a free and fair elections later this month.
He made the assertion at the 2022 end of the year West African Social Activities (WASA) on Sunday.
Mutkut also assured the support of the Division to all relevant security agencies and authorities in shaping the environment to ensure the forthcoming general elections were conducted in a conducive atmosphere.
“The 8 Division of the Nigeria Army will continue to be committed and more responsive in discharging its constitutional roles.
“More so, we will not relent in fulfilling the assurance of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, to Nigerians in ensuring the 2023 general elections are free of military’s Intervention,” he said.
He expressed satisfaction with the performance of the officers and soldiers of the division, saying they have done exceptionally well as evident in the current level of peace and security within the state.
“This is in line with the Chief of Army Staff’s vision, which is to have a professional Nigerian Army ready to accomplish assigned missions within a joint environment in defence of Nigeria.”
