Buhari challenges service chiefs to end insurgency within 3 months

President Muhammadu Buhari has charged the new service chiefsto make moves to end Boko Haram within three months.

Buhari did this on Thursday while decorating them with their new ranks inside the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja,

He said,

“You are all aware of the various security challenges facing our nation. These challenges include the activities of Boko Haram terrorists, armed banditry, kidnapping and militancy of various forms, to mention a few.

“The activities of these misguided groups and individuals have resulted in wanton destruction of lives and property of our citizens as a disruption of social economic lives of millions of Nigerians.

“The increasing incidence of attacks and destruction perpetrated by these insurgents have led to the deployment of various instruments of national power in a bid to contain their activities and restoring law and order in every part of the country.

“Rightly, the armed forces have been in the vanguard of the fight against terrorism.“While commending the efforts of the armed forces so far, you need to brace up and continue to team up with other stakeholders to come up with a well-coordinated joint effort which will bring a desired end to these insurgencies within three months,” he said.

Buhari added that the service chiefs must be accountable for all men and equipment placed under their command, urging them to make their troops’ welfare uppermost in their mind.

He said, “You will recall that I have been to several countries with the sole aim ofcanvassing for global support to eliminate terrorism from Nigeria.

“These efforts, which include establishment of the Multi National Joint Task Force, should be complemented by you. You should therefore re-professionalise your force and give your troops creditable training so that they can perform their job creditably.

“You should also ensure that they abide by the newly enforced rules and regulations of international standards while carrying out their assigned tasks. In particular you must protect innocent civilian in the theatre of conflicts.

“This, no doubt, will earn you the support of local communities and the respect of our allies and support of international community. Get back to work and make Nigerians proud,” he stated.

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