President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the military to go all out against terrorists in Niger State.
Commander-in-Chief Muhammadu Buhari has ordered for a major military operation in Niger State, which has faced continued attacks on its communities by terrorists, bandits and remnants of Boko Haram terrorists fleeing theaters of war in the Northwestern and Northeastern parts of the country.
In a directive to the Defence Headquarters a few days ago, the President asked the military to respond robustly to cases of killings and kidnappings in the state and to give effect to the strategic objectives through the use of force.
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In his message to the government and people of Niger State, President Buhari in a statement by presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, said: “I would like to express sincere sympathies to the government and people of the state following recent security incidents.”
The President reiterated that security is a responsibility of every member of the community, adding that only through solidarity and cooperation with law enforcement agencies can we defeat the problems finally.
“The Federal Government is willing to strengthen support and cooperation with all the states. I believe that with the full cooperation of the citizens, we will surely overcome this problem,” stated the President.
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