President Goodluck Jonathan has thanked
Nigerians for their support for the state of emergency declared last
week in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa States.
Senior Special Assistant to the President, Public Affairs, Dr. Doyin Okupe, made this known in a statement on Sunday.
The statement read, “President Goodluck
Jonathan has expressed gratitude to all Nigerians for the overwhelming
support they have given to the declaration of state of emergency in
Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states.
The President also thanked the leadership of the National Assembly and many of its members, who have through calls and personal visitations, given solidarity and support for this extraordinary step taken by the President in order to halt the mindless killings, bombings and general insecurity that had prevailed in that part of the country.
The President also thanked the leadership of the National Assembly and many of its members, who have through calls and personal visitations, given solidarity and support for this extraordinary step taken by the President in order to halt the mindless killings, bombings and general insecurity that had prevailed in that part of the country.
“The President also notes with
gratification the positive disposition and understanding of the
governors of the federation, especially the Northern Governors Forum,
Leaders and Elders in the North, traditional rulers, religious leaders,
cultural and political groups nationwide, including opposition political
parties, civil society organisations and the media.
Okupe said the President was
appreciative of the efforts, loyalty, commitment and sacrifice of
members of the armed forces and other security agencies, who had
demonstrated commendable patriotism and gallantry in compliance with the
order of the Commander-in Chief.
Okupe further stated, “Mr. President
also appreciates the encouragement by members of the diplomatic corps
and international community, and promises that as a disciplined force,
members of the Armed Forces will operate according to acceptable
international rules of engagement and will pay particular attention to
the safety and well-being of the citizens of the affected states during
this period of emergency rule.
“Mr. President also notes that the
efforts of the Armed Forces have already started yielding positive
results, as available information confirm that the insurgents have been
dislodged from their previous safe havens and camps, while many have
been apprehended, and their activities in the affected states have been
brought to a total halt.”
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we all know before that there is no force bigger than the state but you remain clueless simply because it is north. All those arrested should be shown to the public to either confess or reveal their sponsorers because we know they are not all northerners/ Hausa-Fulanis. the menace meted on the North by these so called "BH" is not to be swept under the carpet like that. This present "BH" is political and are not Ahmed Yusuf people of 2009.
ReplyDeleteMr if ur so sure they are not Ahmed's ppl then do well to tell us who they are perhaps ur 1 of them. Serves u right *ntooor* Na u Sabi
ReplyDeleteThank U Mr. President, We love U and Ur Prudent Leadership to give peace to all Nigerians-God almighty bless you and ur Government. amen
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