The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai has come out to say that the Nigerian Army is very professional and its officers will never operate outside the rules of engagement.

He revealed this recently after a report by CNN saying that live bullets were used during the Lekki Toll Gate disaster.

According to him, Nigerians should remain assured and continue to feel safe because the army officials he is in charge of are not unprofessionals.

He added that the army has always abided by rules of engagement and the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and that will not change.

His words, “Let me assure you and all Nigerians that the Nigerian Army is a professional Army. We follow our rules of engagement. Nigerians should feel safe.”

“We abide by rules of engagement and the constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria.”

On Banditry, “The issues of kidnapping and bandits attacks are being taken care of.”

“In this regard, we have acquired two helicopters from the Transmission Company of Nigeria. We have added them to our platform and they will be rehabilitated and used for research”.

“Even though the budget has been made, there may be requirement for virement of funds because of shortage of funds needed for procurement of hardware equipment especially to tackle the challenges in the North East and North West.

“Procurement of platforms for the Armoured Corp also requires special intervention because with 100 per cent equipment capability, tackling insecurity will be enhanced and criminal elements wiped out.”