BRT crisis: Army pledges cordial relationship with civilians

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The Nigerian Army on Thursday in Lagos said it would continue to ensure a cordial relationship with civilians in the state.
Lt. Col. Omale Ochaguba, the spokesman, 81 Div. Nigerian Army, said against the backdrop of the recent attack on Lagos State Government-owned luxury buses by soldiers.
Crisis erupted after the death of a Corporal from Army Education Corps, Lagos, who was knocked down when he was allegedly riding on Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lane on his power bike on July 4.
Ochaguba said that the army would not compromise civil -military relationship in the state.
“Military has no bad relationship with civilians, we are committed to protecting the lives and properties of civilians, we are not anti civilians,’’ he said.He noted that the recent alleged destruction of BRT and LAG luxury buses were not carried out by their men but by hoodlums.
 He also said that the bus that hit the soldier from the back had been towed to Ikeja Cantonment while further investigations were ongoing. -

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