Presidency applauds army for crushing Boko Haram

– The special adviser to the president on media and publicity, Femi Adesina, commends the Nigerian Army for its efforts in curtailing the activities of insurgents, and fighting other criminal elements in various parts of the country – Adesina says the regular training and equipping of the army remains important in view of rising security challenges in the country

The presidency has commended the Nigerian Army for clearing the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists from north east of the country.

The special adviser to the president on media and publicity, Femi Adesina, made the commendation on Monday, March 27, at the guards brigade first quarter inter-unit short talk competition in Abuja, Vanguard reports. Adesina also applauded the Nigerian Army for its efforts in curtailing the activities of the insurgents, and fighting other criminal elements in various parts of the country. The presidential spokesperson who was a guest of honour at the event designed by guards brigade to enhance the ability of men and officers to communicate effectively with the public, especially on their operations, urged the army to keep up the good work.

He said: “I must at this point commend the effort of the Nigerian Army in clearing the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists from North East of our dear country and other ongoing operations against criminal elements across the country. “We must continue to reflect and remember the great sacrifices our gallant men and women in the Nigerian Army are making to keep our fatherland safe and habitable. Well done and keep it up”. The presidential aide explained that regular training and equipping of the army remained important in view of rising security challenges. Adesina also urged the army to remain resolute and sustain the tempo of equipping its soldiers.

The chairman, Senate committee on foreign and local debts, further reveals that many of those involved in the inhumane acts against Nigerians, are working closely with the presidency. Sani who is also the vice chairman, foreign affairs committee and chairman, Senate adhoc committee on humanitarian crisis in the Northeast, made the disclosure in a recent interview.