Presidentt Bola Tinubu has ordered the military to confront Boko Haram terrorists, bandits, and other criminal gangs in the country.
Tinubu gave the order at the grand finale of the 2025 Nigerian Army Day celebration held in Kaduna State on Saturday.
The President, who was represented at the event by Vice President Kashim Shettims, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare of officers and men of the armed forces.
He promised to invest more in modern equipment, intelligence, and human capital to improve the effectiveness of the military.
Tinubu said: “The Nigerian Army has never been just a force of arms. It has been a symbol of unity and duty. It brought the Nigerian Civil War to a close.”
“With those immortal words uttered by retired General Yakubu Gowon, right now seated in this venue. No victor, no vanquished, reminding us that we are one people with one destiny, and beyond our borders, our men and women have carried our flag high on peacekeeping missions across the continent and around the globe.”
“They have fought not for conquest, but for peace. They have stood not for power, but for principle. Today, we honour the enduring sacrifice of these men and women.”
“We honour those who have paid the supreme price. And we honour those who continue to wear the uniform, who stand at the gates of our democracy, shielding us from those who would tear it down.”
The Boko Haram insurgents, bandits and herdsmen had killed hundreds of people in Benue, Borno Plateau and other parts of the country in the last few weeks.
