Naval Boss Cautions Against Mutiny

The Nigerian Navy has
warned its personnel that the force would not tolerate any act of mutiny, indiscipline and other acts inimical to service law.
Rear Admiral Obiora Charles-Medani, Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Eastern Naval Command (ENC), Calabar, gave the warning during the third quarter Eastern Naval Command route march.
He said that the objective of the march was to ensure physical fitness among its personnel and also build a spirit of togetherness which was in tandem with the Nigerian Navy motto ‘onward together’.
Represented by Rear Admiral Joseph Okojie, Chief Staff Officer of ENC, Admiral Charles-Medani urged officers and men of the force to be law abiding and cooperate with all security agencies to ensure a crime free country.
“As military men, we are obliged to remain absolutely loyal to the constitution of our country and abide strictly to the provisions stipulated in the armed forces act.”
The present security challenges in some part of the country call for serious dedication to duty, discipline and utmost sacrifice.
“It is only when we are physically fit that we can deploy our strength to carry out our constitutional responsibilities and participate in joint operation with other sister service”, he said.
The FOC who stressed the importance of regular exercise for men of the Nigerian armed forces, added that a physically fit personnel is an asset to the service and the nation.
“I am highly impressed with the turn out and conduct you exhibited throughout the exercise.”
“This is a testimony that you are all fit and enthusiastic for any evolution that you may encounter in the course of your duty’’, he said.
Our correspondent reports that the route march was taken round major streets in the Calabar metropolis.