Buhari reiterates commitment to rid Nigeria of terrorists, bandits, others
President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated the commitment of his administration to tackle terrorism and banditry in the country.
Buhari, who spoke at the Citizens Summit for National Integration, Peace and Security organised by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations and Partners, held in Abuja, ordered security agents to hunt terrorists within Nigeria’s borders.
He said security agents have the mandate to hunt, pursue, and speak to terrorists in the language they understand.
Represented by the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Buhari said terrorists would be eradicated from Nigeria.
He said, “We have directed the military to crush those terrorising our citizens, peace and security are gradually being restored to the country.
“In the past couple of days, you must have heard about the number of terrorists neutralised by the military, and the number of hostages freed.”
The President also said efforts to rid the country of terrorists would not stop.
“We must take the fight to the terrorists and demonstrate that there is no hiding place for them within the borders of our country.
“Each one of them will be hunted, and pursued and spoken to in the language that they understand.”
Buhari, who commended gallant men and women in uniform, appealed to all compatriots to continue to support them in their onerous task of keeping the country safe.
He said, “We must also realise that security is the business of everyone, hence the tagline ‘if you see something, say something’. Terrorists or bandits are not spirits. They are human beings and they reside in our communities. They must all be exposed and crushed for peace to reign.”
