We Will Punish Killers of Innocent Nigerians- Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that Federal Government would punish every culpable person in the killing of innocent Nigerians across the country.
Buhari in his address at Nigerian Army Day celebration held in Monguno, Borno state on Friday said “The theme chosen for this year’s celebration is “The Nigerian Army and National Security: a Panacea for Nigeria’s Economic Development” is very apt and will offer much needed solutions to the overall security architecture of our nation.”
He says the Nigerian Army has made some gains in the fight against terrorism and other armed bandits, noting that there are still some security challenges in Nigeria.
His words: “There are pockets of violence in several states some deliberately instigated by disgruntled politicians who have lost all arguments and are desperate to cause mayhem as a way of seeking relevance. We shall fish them out and punish according to the provision of law.
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I want to use this opportunity to reassure the world, Nigerians and the families of the remaining kidnapped Chibok girls and Leah Sharibu of the Dapchi School girls that this administration will not relent in our efforts to see that they are all released. I also want to reassure all Nigerians that the issue of Farmers and Herdsmen clashes is being tackled and all those found culpable would be brought to justice. Let me quickly remind us at this point to always be tolerant, loving and ready to give peace a chance.
” As I said yesterday during a courtesy visit by members of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Northern Chapter, None of our religions or cultures accepts killing of people for any reason whatsoever. We must all rise as one to condemn these vile and wicked acts to ensure that all the culprits are brought to justice.”
The President commended members of the Armed Forces particularly the Nigerian Army for their role in the defeat of the Boko Haram insurgents and for the many sacrifices they have made in ensuring the safety of our great nation.
“May I commend the Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Army Staff and all other service chiefs for their role in leading our gallant troops to protect the country and its people. It is evident that we are now in the post conflict stabilization phase which has been made possible by the good work of the Armed Forces.”. He added
Buhari therefore directed all other relevant government agencies with immediate effect to begin to perform their respective roles in this post stabilization phase.
He congratulated all the award recipients for their outstanding contributions to the successes recorded by the Nigerian Army.
The President implored all the officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army to continue to discharge their tasks in line with the constitutional provisions.