Nigeria’s security improving under Tinubu — Buratai
Former Chief of Army Staff, General Tukur Yusuf Buratai, has said that security is improving across Nigeria through renewed military operations being carried out in different parts of the country.
Buratai made this known in a statement issued to journalists on Sunday in Kaduna to commemorate the third anniversary of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
The former military chief, who also served as Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, stated that the president has taken bold steps to move the country forward.
“You have not only made history, but you have broken a long-standing jinx that held our nation back for far too long in many critical aspects of our nationhood and national development.
“For this, history will remember you as the leader who dared to remove the fuel subsidy and undertake far-reaching foreign exchange reforms aimed at unifying and stabilising the naira and promoting a more stable exchange rate, among other laudable initiatives and achievements.
“On the other hand, security is improving through renewed military offensives against insurgents, terrorists, and bandits. We are particularly encouraged by the recent joint Nigeria–United States operations against Boko Haram and ISWAP in the North-East, as well as the intensified counter-banditry operations by troops in the North-West.
“We have seen notorious ISWAP commanders being neutralised. I congratulate the Commander-in-Chief, the Minister of Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Service Chiefs, the IGP, and all the Intelligence Agencies Chiefs.”
To this end, Buratai advised the handlers of the nation’s security architecture to maintain the tempo, saying, “the next one year calls for more aggressive kinetic actions, and intensive intelligence-led operations.
“Celebrating Mr. President does not mean ignoring the challenges. Because you truly care, you have shown the courage to trade short-term comfort for long-term hope. Nigerians need your reassurances. That is why we remain optimistic and full of confidence, Your Excellency.
“We stand with you. We see the foundation being laid and remain hopeful for a brighter future for our dear nation under your able leadership. We pray that Almighty God will continue to grant you greater courage, wisdom, strength, and good health as you strive to better the lot of Nigerians and lead our beloved country to greater heights.“
