Chidi Samuel|
The national security adviser (NSA), Babagana Monguno on Tuesday said politicians who are afraid of losing the 2019 elections have made arrangements to disrupt the polls.
Monguno who made the disclosure during a meeting with the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) in Abuja, however, said that security forces are prepared to deal with such trouble makers.
According to the NSA, there will be zero tolerance for political thuggery and illegal bearing of arms.
He said, “Reports reaching me have revealed that some individuals that are uncertain of their fate in the elections are plotting to participate in widespread violence aimed at scuttling the polls.”
“There are indications that these unscrupulous elements are already mobilising merchants of violence, including armed bandits and terrorists to cause problems across the country.
“I will refrain from being specific on some of the plots that have been uncovered, though the security agencies will spare no efforts in dealing appropriately with any act that can destabilise the nation.
“In this regard, we owe Nigerians the duty to protect and preserve their lives and property regardless of our individual or group aspirations.
“I wish to restate that our doors are always open to collaborate and act proactively to maintain the sanctity of Nigeria.”