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We’ll End Boko Haram Madness, Buhari Says, Vows To Procure Modern Fighting Equipment
President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to end the Boko Haram madness within the shortest possible time.
This, he said, would be achieved with procurement of modern fighting equipment.
The president spoke in Maiduguri, Borno State, yesterday, when he declared open the fourth annual Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Conference.
The quarterly conference reviews army’s activities, including operations and exercises with a view to improving on them.
The president used the occasion to address troops on the frontline in the North East and assured the people of the region of his administration’s determination to prosecute the counterinsurgency to logical conclusion.
His visit was a morale booster for officers and soldiers in the aftermath of killing of over 100 soldiers at Metele, northern Borno, by Boko Haram, last weekend.
Buhari, who was the special guest of honour, commended the leadership of the Army for moving the conference earlier slated to hold in Benin, Edo State to Maiduguri.
He promised that his administration would continue to give maximum support to the military, noting that that one of the cardinal objectives of his government is to ensure adequate security of lives and property of the citizenry.
“This conference is timely considering the fact that this government is determined to end security challenges in the North East, Niger Delta and farmers/herdsmen clashes in some parts of the country.
I want to convey our deep condolences to the families of heroic gallant officers and soldiers who paid the supreme price while maintaining law and order in our fatherland.
“As we approach the 2019 general election, I want to urge members of our security forces to remain non-partisans and level up to the expectations on the rules of engagements. I want to specifically condole with family of late General Idris Alkali and the Nigerian army for his untimely death in the hands of some evil-doers. I want to assure you that we are doing everything possible to bring the perpetrators to book.
“As president, and by the powers conferred on me, I assure you that government will procure modern fighting equipment to end the madness of Boko Haram and other acts of our enemies. I want to also assure you that government is doing everything to increase the welfare of Nigerian army,” the president said.
As the president addressed the troops, some soldiers staged protests at the rear wing of the parade ground. They were, however, prevented from entering the parade ground by military police.
Before the president’s arrival, security was beefed up in Maiduguri and environs.
Governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima received the president at the Maiduguri International Airport around 11:30am.
Buhari proceeded to the Palace of the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai El-Kanemi on a courtesy call, and later to the Command Guest Inn, Baga Road, Maiduguri to flag off the Conference.
In his welcome address, Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan Ali said the conference usually brings serving and retired commanders and other security agencies to brainstorm on ongoing operations against terrorists and other criminalities in the country.
He thanked President Buhari for giving enormous support to the military to confront series of security challenges bedevilling some parts of the country, especially North East and the Lake Chad region.
The minister also commended the service chiefs and other stakeholders for their unrelenting efforts in the fight against Boko Haram and other related security challenges in the country.
He called for a coordinated joint operations amongst the security agencies to ensure total peace in the land.
Governor Shettima commended all security agencies and members of the Civilian JTF for degrading the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists in the North East.
He said before the coming of president Buhari, virtually all major roads leading to Maiduguri were death traps, as nobody ventured out of the city without being confronted or attacked by insurgents.
He pledged that his administration would give every support needed to security agencies to end the lingering crisis of insurgents.
He blamed poverty, illiteracy and climatic and other changes in the lake Chad region for the emergence of Boko Haram.
Meanwhile, authorities of the Nigerian army has paid a condolence visit to the widow of Lieutenant-Colonel Sakaba.
Until his death, Sakaba was the commanding officer of the 157 Special Task Force Battalion in Metele.
He was killed alongside his Adjutant, Master Warrant Officer and unspecified number of soldiers on November 18 when terrorists overran their base.
The delegation from 6 Division where the officer served before his deployment to Maiduguri, led
by Brig-Gen SI Igbinomwanhia, the Chief of staff, visited the widow of the Sakaba to condole with her and her family.
Gen Igbinomwanhia, who represented the General Officer Commanding the Division, Maj. Gen J. Sarham, was accompanied by members of the Nigerian Army Officers Wives Association, Nigerian Army Soldiers Wives Association, Commander 46 EB, Brig. Gen. JD Omali, Brig. Gen. AM Kanoma, Public Relations Officer in charge of the Division, Colonel A Iliyasu, Commander 6 Provost group, Colonel AD Abubakar, Colonel MG Hammawa, Chaplain Roman Catholic and Protestant and representative of the Imam.
Anonymous
November 30, 2018 at 2:35 am
APC lairs and propaganda machine
Anonymous
November 29, 2018 at 6:23 pm
Story from the dead to the animals.
Anonymous
November 29, 2018 at 5:04 pm
Which Buhari, the dead one or Jubril from Sudan. Buhari died since last year.
Anonymous
November 29, 2018 at 4:17 pm
Story equipment for innocent people of Biafra not for bokoharam because u are the oga founder
Anonymous
November 29, 2018 at 3:21 pm
We expected him to come out publicly and debunk the allegation of a foreigner taking his position at aso rock not frivolities. We deserve to know the way about of our president.
Anonymous
November 29, 2018 at 1:22 pm
BLOODTHIRSTY PMB,HOW MANY TIMES WILL PMB CONTINUED TO DECEIVED MILLIONS OF NIGERIANS EVERY NOW AND THEN THAT HE WILL ENDS UP BOKOHARAM TERRORISTS TO A HALT,THAT’S HAS BEEN THE CHORUSES ORCHESTRATING FROM HIS MOUTH ALMOST ON DAILY BASIS WHENEVER BOKOHARAM TERRORISTS RAVAGES DEADLIEST ATTACKS ON SOLDIERS: SHAMEFULLY !!!!
Anonymous
November 29, 2018 at 1:06 pm
Na to borrow more money be him aim
Anonymous
November 29, 2018 at 12:21 pm
Foolish man plus illiterate talking to Educated pple fools
Anonymous
November 29, 2018 at 12:14 pm
But we have technically defected them
Anonymous
November 29, 2018 at 12:13 pm
Modern fighting equipment that you will send to Boko Haram your brothers.
Anonymous
November 29, 2018 at 12:10 pm
Nigeria and citizens who believe in it is fools Buhari want to still money again by using boko haran as excuse Foolanis are evil people and some idiots will support them hmmm black nations
Anonymous
November 29, 2018 at 11:51 am
Akuko
Anonymous
November 29, 2018 at 11:09 am
And you are releasing them unconditional
Anonymous
November 29, 2018 at 10:23 am
Animal talk by Lifeless.
Anonymous
November 29, 2018 at 10:11 am
Tell it to the wind , its all about propaganda.
Anonymous
November 29, 2018 at 10:09 am
I thought this cow said bokoharam has been defeated?
Anonymous
November 29, 2018 at 10:05 am
After boko haram has been technically defeated na e you wan but modern fighting equipment to fight them. Chai you are worst than dasuki .
Anonymous
November 29, 2018 at 9:41 am
It is a lie, we still remember
Anonymous
November 29, 2018 at 9:34 am
Which boko haram? Wat about d set u people released to go freely? They have upgrade now o they use drone now
Anonymous
November 29, 2018 at 9:16 am
Double standard person. U said attack against boko haram is an injustice now ur talking another thing in public.
Anonymous
November 29, 2018 at 9:16 am
Procure modern fighting equipment for which soldiers…? The dead ones..? How many soldiers do we still have left..? Providing a thousand gun for each soldier of 50 can not take out the enemy of about 50 troops….each soldier as just two arms to handle A rifle not two…….But unless its the remaining Muslim soldiers you’re having in mind to equipt…..
Anonymous
November 29, 2018 at 9:14 am
Super storyyyyyy
Anonymous
November 29, 2018 at 9:14 am
Rubbish!
Anonymous
November 29, 2018 at 9:08 am
How many times wil he say dis kind of a tin,just hang ur boot, no security no job no food no money, our ppl ar dying u seatin in ASO ROCK promissin us, i swear i wil be bold enof 2 stand in ur present nd tel u dat u ve faild us, BUHARI MUST GO
Anonymous
November 29, 2018 at 9:06 am
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Anonymous
November 29, 2018 at 8:58 am
You promise to end Bokoharam in months after electing you into office, almost 4 years and you are still talking about Bokoharam,.
With due respect sir, accept defeat and go home with your respect if you still have any.
Anonymous
November 29, 2018 at 8:31 am
To procure modern fighting equipments for army or bokoharam ?? Be specific pls
Anonymous
November 29, 2018 at 8:10 am
After technically defeated them now u want to end their madness… u re not fooling anybody mr man
Anonymous
November 29, 2018 at 8:09 am
THE LATE BUHARI
Anonymous
November 29, 2018 at 8:06 am
COW. If you don’t know what to say better shut up that your dry mouth. Stupid idiot.
Anonymous
November 29, 2018 at 8:47 am
BABY GIRL PLS TAKE IT EASY.
Anonymous
November 29, 2018 at 8:48 am
Charles Nwajideobi this man is a nightmare to majority of Nigerians
Anonymous
November 29, 2018 at 10:04 am
Really! To negative people of course
Anonymous
November 29, 2018 at 10:09 am
Adekunle Issy Akande I wish you luck for being positive. Are you happy with the killings without prosecution. Wel no problem
Anonymous
November 29, 2018 at 8:05 am
I thought you said you have silenced boko-haram., why saying now you will end their madness? So Mr Integrity is a liar saint!!!
Anonymous
November 29, 2018 at 8:05 am
“We’ll”, yes!, I know and believe that we will, but the question is simple, when we will? Is it after there is no now military personnel to fight them, or is it when there is no more houses for them to bomb in Nigeria. Mr President sir, I think it’s high time we realize that Nigeria is becoming a failing state gradually
Anonymous
November 29, 2018 at 8:04 am
Thank you Mr Fela kuti,you described this
Anonymous
November 29, 2018 at 8:04 am
Is it the one he Vow before or he don Vow again
Anonymous
November 29, 2018 at 7:57 am
Story for the gods
Anonymous
November 29, 2018 at 7:55 am
African Union Heads of State and Government have observed a minutes’s silence in the memory of late Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday during the 28th ordinary session of AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
During the official opening session of the AU Summit, Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno, the incumbent AU President, invited the African leaders to ovserve a minute’s silence in the memory of “our late brother,” the NIgeria President Muhammadu Buhari.
African leaders have gathered in Addis Ababa Ethiopia, to attend the Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union(AU).
The Summit, which is to take place from 30th to 31st January, will be preceded by a meeting of the Executive Council.
Anonymous
November 29, 2018 at 7:48 am
Another chance and way to divert another billion dollars, Mr integrity my foot
Anonymous
November 29, 2018 at 7:45 am
When? We’re running out of patience, after allocating 1billion us dollar they still complaining of obsolete equipments.
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Anonymous
November 29, 2018 at 7:30 am
this man is not buhari