General Ibrahim Badamasi
Babangida, former Military President of Nigeria, has urged the Nigerian
military to urgently come up with tactics to end the Boko Haram insurgency.
He said this while hailing
officers and men for their successes over the years.
A statement he personally signed
Monday ahead of January 15th Armed Forces Remembrance Day, advised Nigerians
not to be oblivious of the fact that the military is presently faced with
horrific challenges in the crucial counter-insurgency war, and activities of
other blood-thirsty armed groups.
He said: “Hence, it is high time
we seek to consolidate our gains and also fortify our combat strength. This is
necessary as our Army is undeniably a professional military establishment that
has over the years achieved remarkable successes in protecting our nation’s
territorial integrity.
“Indeed, it is pertinent for the
top echelons of our military to speedily evolve new combat strategy to bravely
confront the callous terrorists who have continued to hold many parts of the
North East, and in extension, Nigeria in ransom.
“Meanwhile, the 2019 edition of
the Armed Forces Remembrance Day is coming at a critical period, when teeming
Nigerian electorates will go to the polls next month to elect their new leaders
at various levels of government.
“In recent times, elections have
tested our unity as a people, while also posing threats to our socio-cultural
diversity and challenging our common destiny.
“Nevertheless, I have a strong
conviction that our Armed Forces will remain apolitical prior, during, and
after the general elections, while focusing only on discharging their
constitutional responsibility of safeguarding the country either from the
aggression of internal rebels in the guise of Boko Haram insurgents, or from
external retrogressive forces.
“Lastly, on this unique occasion,
I wish to pay a special tribute to some of our gallant troops who have been
incapacitated while at the Theatre of War in the restive parts of the country.
“I salute the uncommon bravery of
our lion-hearted fallen heroes who paid the supreme price in their quest to
defend our Fatherland. Let me also commend our Armed Forces for their
resilience over the years in maintaining peace in Nigeria, United Nations
Missions, African Union and regional interventions. I urge all Nigerians to support
our military at all times.
“While identifying with the
officers and men of the Nigerian Armed Forces on the momentous occasion of this
year’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day, I wish all Nigerians Happy New Year.”
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