There’s Still A Lot Of Work To Be Done, Buhari Tells Nigerian Troops In Borno

President Muhammadu Buhari believes there is still a lot to be done to address the country’s security concerns.

Buhari praised the military personnel’s tenacity while speaking to them at the Maimalari Cantonment parade ground in Maiduguri, Borno State’s capital, on Thursday. He also reminded them that there was still a lot of work to be done to fully restore peace in the North East, stem the activities of armed bandits in the North West and North Central, and deal with other issues.

The President expressed his delight with the military and other security agencies, as well as civilian stakeholders, adhering to the true spirit of Operation HADIN KAI, which entails collaboration, synergy, and jointness.

He also remarked that the accomplishments achieved in the ongoing Operation TURA TAKAIBANGO, which he claimed had so far reduced the insurgents’ capabilities in the Timbuktu Triangle, Sambisa Forest, and Lake Chad Region, demonstrated the outcome of inter-agency collaboration.

The statement read, “As your Commander-in-Chief, I want to assure you that this government will continue to work towards the provision of timely funding and procurement of equipment for the Armed Forces and other security agencies. This is intended to boost the prosecution of the ongoing war to a logical conclusion and also to serve our collective interests and well-being.

“In addition, your welfare is of utmost importance and concern to this government. I am glad that the gradual rotation of the troops in the field has commenced, as I directed. I am sure that this will minimise and possibly eliminate battle fatigue, as well as enhance troops’ morale.

“I now wish to thank you for your unalloyed loyalty and selfless sacrifices towards the defence of our country. Your courage and gallantry will continue to inspire others, as they echo into the future.

“While I commend your resilience, let me remind you that there is still a lot of work to be done, to completely restore peace to the North East, stem the activities of armed bandits in the North West and North Central, as well as deal with other security challenges across the country.

“You must therefore remain steadfast and see this war to a conclusive end. In doing so, you must rely on interagency cooperation, strengthen your cohesion with the troops of neighbouring Republics of Cameroon, Chad and Niger in our collective fight against the terrorists, under the auspices of the Multinational Joint Task Force. This will consolidate our efforts and facilitate the speedy return of peace and stability to the region.

“Once again I salute your courage and wish you the best, as you continue to make Nigeria proud.”