Leaders of the nation 's armed forces have taken control of the nation to ensure stability , according to the spokesman . NEW : ECOWAS stresses it has `` zero tolerance '' for power obtained unconstitutionally . Spokesman : " The government of Nigeria is committed to the rule of law and will not tolerate any attempt by anyone to subvert or undermine this constitutional order. Pending approval Monday , the transitional group will dissolve the national parliament . A military spokesman says the acting president and prime minister are detained .
NEW : ECOWAS stresses it has `` zero tolerance '' for power obtained unconstitutionally . Spokesman : " The government of Nigeria is committed to the rule of law and will not tolerate any attempt by anyone to subvert or undermine this constitutional order. Pending approval Monday , the transitional group will dissolve the national parliament . A military spokesman says the acting president and prime minister are detained .