Buhari Finally Speaks On Killing Of Over ‘100 Nigerian Soldiers’
President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the killing of ‘over 100 soldiers’ in Metele village, Borno, by militants of Boko Haram group.
While the Nigerian Army is yet to reveal the casually figure, there are report estimating that no less than 100 soldiers were killed in the attacks.
Speaking on behalf of the President, his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said immediate measures are in place to end the menace.
We must resist the temptation to play politics with the tragedy of the deaths of our soldiers. They are heroes on the frontlines,fighting to make Nigeria a safer place for us all. Rest assured that the circumstances that have led to these deaths will be comprehensively addressed.
— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) November 25, 2018
The military & intelligence agencies have worked hard in the fight against terrorism,and I am once again pledging, as Commander-in-Chief, my full support as they push to totally neutralize Boko Haram. May the souls of the dead rest in peace. Their sacrifice will NEVER be in vain. https://t.co/zI4eohqNjl
— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) November 24, 2018
Pres Buhari has expressed deep shock over the killing of military personnel in Metele village of Borno State by Boko Haram terrorists,assuring at the same time that immediate measures are being taken to ensure that loopholes which led to the fatalities are blocked once & for all.
— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) November 24, 2018
Reacting to the tragic incident, the President said that his administration remains ever committed and focused on the security of military personnel and other citizens.
— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) November 24, 2018
President @MBuhari: “No responsible Commander-in-Chief would rest on his oars or fold his hands to allow terrorists to endanger the lives of its military personnel and other citizens.”
— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) November 24, 2018
The President advised against making political capital out of national tragedy, stressing that members of the armed forces are one family who are commonly committed to the security and safety of all Nigerians.
— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) November 24, 2018
According to him, the President Buhari government is committed to the security of military personnel and other citizens, and will provide the needed support to troops fighting the terrorists.
His words: “No responsible Commander-in-Chief would rest on his oars or fold his hands to allow terrorists to endanger the lives of its military personnel and other citizens.”
“Our loyal forces have proved their strength over the terrorists and we are ready to give them all the needed support in terms of equipment and manpower to succeed in ending the renewed threat.
“In the coming days, I am engaging the Military and Intelligence Chiefs in extensive discussions on the next steps we shall be taking.”
The president said the fight against terrorism has taken a global dimension, hence the need for international collaboration among states facing similar security challenges.
Speaking on the deaths of soldiers in Metele, Buhari said Nigerians should not make a “political capital out of national tragedy”.
He said that “members of the armed forces are one family who are commonly committed to the security and safety of all Nigerians”.
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