President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to attack on troops of the Nigerian Army at Metele, Borno state by Boko Haram militants.
In a statement by presidential spokesman Garba Shehu on Saturday, November 24, President Buhari expressed shock at the attack and vowed to get to the root of the incident.
The president also revealed that he would meet with service chiefs and intelligence officers over the incident that led to loss of lives of several soldiers.
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Full statement read:
"President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep shock over the killing of military personnel in Metele village of Borno State by Boko Haram terrorists, assuring at the same time that immediate measures are being taken to ensure that the loopholes which led to the fatalities are blocked once and for all.
"Reacting to the tragic incident, the President said that his administration remains ever committed and focused on the security of military personnel and other citizens.
"According to President Buhari, "No responsible Commander-in-Chief would rest on his oars or fold his hands to allow terrorists to endanger the lives of its military personnel and other citizens. Our loyal forces have proved their strength over the terrorists and we are ready to give them all the needed support in terms of equipment and manpower to succeed in ending the renewed threat. In the coming days, I am engaging the Military and Intelligence Chiefs in extensive discussions on the next steps we shall be taking.”
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"The President noted that fighting terrorism has taken a global dimension, which necessitates international collaboration among states facing similar security challenges.
"President Buhari reassured Nigerians of his continued commitment to their security and of his efforts to sustain the momentum in the previous significant successes recorded against the terrorists.
"He, however, advised Nigerians against making a political capital out of national tragedy, stressing that members of the armed forces are one family who are commonly committed to the security and safety of all Nigerians."
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The statement by the presidency confirmed in part an earlier report by Legit.ng that President Buhari summoned service chiefs to an emergency security meeting over the reported killing of some Nigerian soldiers by Boko Haram sect along the Nigeria-Chad border on Sunday, November 18.
The urgent meeting was necessitated by the latest security developments across the battlefields in the northeast region of the country.
A reliable source, who preferred not to be named, confirmed this development to NAN in Abuja on Friday, November 23.
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