The Nigerian Army has said that it would deal ruthlessly with any of its personnel found to be involved in any electoral malpractice during the February 2019 general elections.

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai disclosed this during his visit to the Nigerian Army Corps of Signals in Lagos.

Buratai who was represented by the Chief of Logistics, Maj.-Gen. Enobong Udoh, said all personnel must remain professional and apolitical during the coming general elections, noting that, all officers and soldiers must remain apolitical and exhibit exceptional professionalism in the forthcoming tasks.

Buratai said that the Nigerian Army would continue to provide military aid to civilian authorities to guarantee security of the nation and as well support the Independent Electoral Commission, the Nigeria Police and other security agencies in conducting successful elections.

He pledged to undertake infrastructure projects in all army barracks to enhance the working and living conditions of officers and men.

He urged them to do their jobs diligently as their static and mobile communication platforms have greatly served as force multipliers in their operations against the various terrorist and criminal threats facing the country.