President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday,
vowed to stop Niger Delta militants through the use of force, if they continue
to threaten the nation’s critical assets.
The President’s message was delivered as
the 128 Regular Combatant Officer Cadets were commissioned into the three
Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces in Kaduna.
He informed the young officers of security
challenges posed by kidnappers, cattle rustlers and militants, saying the
Federal Government was approaching the threats in a variety of ways, including
use of force.
Buhari stressed that the activities of the
militants have badly affected the economy and must, therefore, be
stopped.Reviewing the Passing Out Parade of the 63rd Regular Course Cadets at
the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna, Buhari told the officers it was
time to pay back what the country and their parents had invested in them.
Among the newly commissioned officers were
the first ever set of 19 female Regular Combatants.“You must be of good
character, as you move out of this reputable academy. Your character will
determine how far you go in your career. Maintain discipline and loyalty to one
Nigeria,” the President said.
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