The Nigerian Navy has denied reports that naval personnel were among security operatives that invaded the All Progressives Congress (APC) data centre at Ikeja, Lagos.
It was reported that a team comprising State Security Service operatives and other security agencies on Saturday ransacked the data centre destroying some materials and arresting staff of the consulting company.
A statement issued on behalf of the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Western Naval Command (WNC), Rear Admiral Sanmi Alade by the command’s Information Officer, Abdusallam Sanni reiterated Navy’s neutrality in political issues.
It said: “Nigerian Navy is a non partisan organisation and do not meddle in politics. The Navy has not deployed any of its personnel to any political party’s office.
“However, we have commenced investigation and the video footage alleged is being carefully studied to ascertain those behind the said incident.
”I want to assure you that the Nigerian Navy has zero tolerance to indiscipline and unruly behaivours to the general public. If confirmed that Nigerian Navy personnel are involved in this undesirable behaviours they will be sanctioned and appropriate punishment will be awarded.”
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