Major-General Abdul-Malik Jibrin
(rtd), a former ADC to the former Head of State, late General Sani Abacha, has
spoken on challenges caused by Boko Haram and agitations by the Indigenous
People of Biafra, IPOB.
He said the issue of agitations
and insecurity in Nigeria was disturbing and challenging and urged government
to synergise the functions of national assets and develop them with a very
formidable armed forces and well trained and well funded police and other security
agencies.
“The National Security Adviser
(NSA) should coordinate the activities of these security outfits and come out
with a way forward and do what is needed to be done”, he told Daily Trust.
“Boko Haram, IPOB, and Niger
Delta militants target the youths who are by-products of political thuggery and
the almighty corruption that this government is fighting.
“It is alleged that politicians
who were given money for the development of their people diverted them to their
own advantage and tomorrow during election they would give the youths to go and
cause mayhem.
“Instead, these militants should
challenge the governors and institutions like the Niger Delta Development
Commission (NDDC) on how much was given from the centre.
“Undergraduates should be taught
entrepreneurship while in the university or post-secondary schools so that they
can come out and start a venture without waiting for government.
“This will deny militants the
opportunity to recruit followers. And I am happy with the government of President
Muhammadu Buhari as he is tackling the issue of insurgency and corruption head
long.
“The recent resurgence in the
North East is lack of proper coordination and synergy with the military,
police, NSCDC and the civil society. Soldiers conquer an area, flush out the
elements and move forward, the police, NSCDC and NGOs and the Presidential
Initiative on the North East (PINE) should take over on reconstruction and
resettlement of the internally displaced people (IDPs).
“We should consolidate on this
fight against Boko Haram and take the fight to their doorsteps and not allow
them to take new initiatives. I commend the Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Air
Staff and all those who have contributed to the security of our great nation.
They are doing very well and may God continue to be their guide.”
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We have to say it as it is...we don't have to bring together ipob together with boko haram in any issue..ipob has caused no harm to this country like boko haram,as matter of fact,ipob has done nothing wrong by speaking their mind.
ReplyDeleteYou are very stupid to equate IPOB with BOKO HARAM an animal ranting
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