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       COAS: Nigerian Army Will Defend The Ballot, Begins Early
       Security Strategy For 2
   DIR By: wedco893
       Date: March 5, 2026, 11:43 am
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       COAS: Nigerian Army Will Defend the Ballot, Begins Early
       Security Strategy for 2027
       As the nation sets its sights on the 2027 general elections, the
       Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has moved
       to allay fears of electoral violence by assuring citizens of the
       North Central region of a secure environment to exercise their
       civic rights. During his operational tour of Benue State on
       Tuesday, the COAS emphasized that proactive measures are already
       being activated to deter criminal actors and prevent any
       disruption of the democratic process.
       "Let there be no misunderstanding: the Nigerian Army is fully
       committed to the protection of democracy," Lt Gen Shaibu stated.
       "We are not waiting for 2027 to arrive before we act. We are
       working now, today, to ensure that when the time comes, every
       citizen can cast their vote without intimidation, without fear,
       and without the shadow of violence hanging over them."
       The COAS stressed that the ongoing military operations across
       Benue, Nasarawa, and Taraba States are intrinsically linked to
       the stability of the upcoming elections. He explained that by
       dismantling armed groups and criminal networks now, the Army is
       effectively denying spoilers the opportunity to exploit the
       electoral period for chaos. He assured that security
       architecture is being reviewed to address potential flashpoints,
       ensuring that troops are strategically positioned to respond to
       any threat to the polls. "The ballot box is sacred, and we will
       defend it with everything we have," he affirmed.
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