President Muhammadu Buhari has
blamed the violence in some states on “disgruntled” politicians, promising to
fish them out for punishment.
Buhari said this on Friday in
Monguno, Borno state, during the closing events of the 2018 Army Day
celebrations.
While thanking the armed forces
for keeping the country safe, Buhari said some individuals were deliberately
instigating violence as a way of seeking relevance.
“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 provisions of the
law,” he said.
Making a self-assessment of the
administration he has led in the last three years, the president said, “We have
worked tirelessly to ensure and preserve the dignity and sanctity of life. When
I was sworn in as the president and commander-in-chief of the armed forces of
the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I promised that this administration would
tackle the challenges of insecurity, poor economy and fight corruption.
“We are all witnesses to the fact
that our once battered economy as a nation has exited recession and is once
again vibrant. Our nation is safe again, thanks to the efforts of our security
agencies.”
He also promised to ensure that
the Dapchi and Chibok schoolgirls in Boko Haram captivity regain freedom.
“I want to use this opportunity
to reassure the world, Nigerians and the families of the remaining kidnapped
Chibok girls and Leah Sharebu of the Dapchi School girls that this
administration will not relent in our efforts to see that they are all
released,” he said.
“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.”
On arrival at the Kinnasara Army
barracks in Monguno, Buhari inspected military equipment on display by the 21
specialized corps of the Nigerian Army, and inaugurated the first indigenous
Mines Resistant and Ambush Armoured Vehicles (MARAPS).
Before his departure, the
president also toured one of largest camps housing internally displaced persons
(IDPs) in the town.
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