Nigeria to sustain tempo in war against insurgency

The Nigerian Armed Forces will sustain the tempo in the ongoing war against insurgency in the restive North-East of the country to stamp out terrorism, President Muhammadu Buhari said on Saturday.

The Nigerian leader, who was represented by the Chief of Defense Staff, Gen. Abayomi Olonisakin, stated this while inaugurating the Nigerian Army Properties Limited mega filling station in northern city of Minna.

"I applaud the successes of the armed forces in counter-insurgency operations in the North-East and urge you to sustain the tempo," he added.

The president said one of the top priorities of his administration was to enhance the capacity of the armed forces to enable them discharge their duties effectively.

"We will continue to provide the needed support for the armed forces for efficient service delivery," he told his audience.

He also commended the zeal of the armed forces in tackling other security issues across the country.

Also speaking, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, Chief of Army Staff, urged Nigerian Army personnel to remain professionally responsive and loyal to the constitution of the country.

Buratai lauded the government for its continuous support for the armed forces in tackling insecurity in the North-East.

Source: XINHUA