Babangida: Military Should Introduce New Strategies to Counter Insurgents
*Charges soldiers to remain apolitical during, after election
Former military President, Rtd General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida Monday called on the military to introduce new strategies to counter terrorists attacks in the country.
In a statement to mark this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day, Babangida said this was necessary considering the many casualties that have been recorded as a result of terrorists.
The statement reads: “It is pertinent for the top echelons of our military to speedily evolve new combat strategy to bravely confront the callous terrorists who have continued to hold many parts of the North-east, and by extension, Nigeria to ransom.
“As we prepare to celebrate this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day, we should not be oblivious of the fact that our military is presently faced with horrific challenges in the crucial counter-insurgency war, and activities of other blood-thirsty armed groups. To say the least, these ugly circumstances are not only heartrending, but unacceptable”.
The former military President paid tribute to those who suffered various degrees of incapacitation as a result of defending the country.
He said, “I salute the uncommon bravery of our lion-hearted fallen heroes who paid the supreme price in their quest to defend our fatherland.
“Let me also commend our Armed Forces for their resilience over the years in maintaining peace in Nigeria, United Nations Missions, African Union and regional interventions. I urge all Nigerians to support our military at all times”.
He called on the soldiers to remain apolitical during and after the forthcoming general election to be able to safeguard the country from internal and external aggression.
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