Boko Haram: You can't embark on street protest, Army tells Borno residents

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Boko Haram: You can€™t embark on street protest, Army tells Borno residents

Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Kenneth Minimah
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The Nigerian Army has warned the people of Borno State not to embark of any form ofstreet protest, as that will violate the grains of emergency rule which is still in force in the state.

According to the New Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the warning was issued by the 7th Division of the Nigerian Army in Maiduguri on Saturday.

The division's spokesman, Col. Sani Usman, in a statement, said, “Some unscrupulous elements, under the guise of (being) concerned indigenes of some parts of Borno, intend to stage a protest in Maiduguri.

“We are calling on these miscreants to stop their plans. We are also reminding all residents that Borno is under a state of emergency declared by the Federal Government.

“Consequently, such protest is unlawful and anyone involved in such acts will have himself to blame.”

Usman said the military was working hard to root out suspected terrorists from the state.

“We wish to assure the good people of Borno and indeed all law-abiding citizens that the military is doing all it could to root out terrorists causing mayhem in the society.

“Therefore, we solicit your continued support and understanding in the fight against insurgency and terrorism in the country,” he said.

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