The Nigerian Army says its troops are not involved in the Kano Emirate tussle and are not involved in enforcing any court order.
A statement by Army spokesperson, Major-General Onyema Nwachukwu says they have only taken proactive steps to checkmate any possible breakdown or breach of the security that may be occasioned by the Kano Emirship tussle.
It adds that the issue of paramount concern to the Nigerian Army and other security agencies is the prevention of the breakdown of law and order in the state, which could be taken advantage of by adversarial non-state actors.
The military would imminently intervene when it becomes apparent that the intensity of the security situation becomes overwhelming for the police.
He added that all the Army is doing at this stage is to monitor the situation as it unfolds and to be on standby in the event of any escalation that could threaten the security of the state and the region in general.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
