President
Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to fish out and punish politicians who are
deliberately instigating violence in some states.
Buhari
stated this on Friday in Monguno, Borno State, where he was a Special Guest of
Honour at the closing events of the 2018 Army Day Celebration.
In a
statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina and
made available to Owojela’s Blog, the president also reiterated that a solution
was being found to the deadly clashes between farmers and herdsmen and
whosoever is found culpable will be brought to justice.
While
thanking the armed forces for keeping the country safe, President Buhari
acknowledged that there were still challenges faced by the nation.
“This does
not mean there are no challenges. There are pockets of violence in several
states.
“Some
deliberately instigated by disgruntled politicians who have lost all arguments
and are desperate to cause mayhem as a way of seeking relevance.
“We shall
fish them out and punish according to the provisions of the law,” he said.
Making a
self-assessment of the administration he had led in the last three years, he
added: “We have worked tirelessly to ensure and preserve the dignity and
sanctity of life. When I was sworn in as the President and Commander-in-Chief
of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I promised that this
administration would tackle the challenges of Insecurity, poor Economy and
Fight Corruption.
“We are all
witnesses to the fact that our once battered economy as a nation has exited
recession and is once again vibrant. Our nation is safe again, thanks to the
efforts of our security agencies.
“I want to
use this opportunity to reassure the world, Nigerians and the families of the
remaining kidnapped Chibok girls and Leah Sharebu of the Dapchi School girls
that this administration will not relent in our efforts to see that they are
all released. I also want to reassure all Nigerians that the issue of Farmers
and Herdsmen clashes is being tackled and all those found culpable would be
brought to justice. Let me quickly remind us at this point to always be
tolerant, loving and ready to give peace a chance.”
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