The Chief of Defence Civil-Military Relations at the Defence Headquarters, Rear Admiral Olusanya Bankole, has urged Nigerians not to be intimidated by men in uniform, stressing that security personnel’s primary duty is to protect citizens.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Friday, Bankole reassured the public that military personnel are committed to safeguarding lives.
He said, “People should not feel scared when they see people in uniform; the men in uniform are meant to protect you.
“That sensitisation, even from the depot in Zaria, from the NDA to the NDC, is there.”
Bankole described a career in the military as a noble pursuit, emphasising its role in both territorial protection and human security.
He added, “The military career is a noble career; the military career is to help the society; apart from protecting the territorial integrity of the society, we are protecting humans.”
The Defence chief expressed optimism that the military would regain public trust and respect, under the leadership of Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa.