President Buhari Pledges to Defeat Terrorists, Bandits

President Muhammadu Buhari has promised to take ensure profound measures are taken to deal with elements responsible for insecurity in the country.

The President made the resolve during a meeting with Service Chiefs at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

A Statement by National Security Adviser to the President, Rtd. Major-General Babagana Monguno, says the crucial meeting with the Serviçe Chiefs, was borne out of the President’s concern about the persisting security challenges In the country.

Text of Statement

I WILL DO ALL IT TAKES TO DEFEAT TERRORISTS, BANDITS & KIDNAPPERS

Concerned about the persisting security challenges in parts of the country, Mr. President summoned a crucial meeting of the National Security Council today as he continues to frontally confront the situation in the country.

At today’s meeting the President made it abundantly clear that while the insurgents, bandits and criminals are still at it, he has no doubt that the Nigerian Security agencies and all of us as a nation will certainly overcome all the current security problems and defeat the forces of evil marauding about in different parts of the country.

While the criminals continue to test the will of the Nigerian government, the President and the Council which adjourned today’s critical meeting until Tuesday morning to receive further briefings from the Security Chiefs, are set and determined to decisively end the assault on the nation and will do all that it takes.

Mr. President is very prepared to take profound measures in the wider interest of the people and the Nigerian nation. There shall be no relenting until peace and security is significantly restored in our communities.

Signed:
Rtd. Major-General Babagana Monguno,
National Security Adviser to the President,
30th April 2021.