President Buhari applauds Armed Forces' resolve to speedily end insurgency

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday commended Nigerian Armed Forces’ resolve to speedily end insurgency and all forms of terrorist activities in the country.

The president gave the commendation while addressing officers, troops and newly commissioned cadets at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna.

He stated that the Federal Government was pleased with the Armed Forces’ resolve to end the insurgency facing the country once and for all.

Buhari, however, reaffirmed his administration’s total commitment to the rule of law and warned that proven acts of human rights violation by the Armed Forces would be punished.

The President  reaffirmed his administration’s total commitment to the rule of law and warned that proven acts of human rights violation by the Armed Forces would be punished.

He reminded them that the rule of law applied to the Armed Forces as much as any other institution in the country.

“I wish to remind you of the Federal Government’s commitment to overhaul the rules of engagement and improve operational and legal mechanisms so that disciplinary steps are taken against proven human rights violations by the armed forces.

“We are committed to a thorough investigation of recent and any future occurrences of human rights violations by elements of our Armed Forces.

“Rule of law as an element of good governance applies to the Armed Forces as much as any institution in our country. It is therefore gratifying that all three Services have recently taken steps to emphasize strict adherence to rules in recruitment, promotions, procurement, project executions and civil-military relations,” the President said at the passing out of Officer Cadets of the NDA’s 62 Regular Course and Short Service Course 43.

Observing that security remains the most important challenge in his Administration’s “Change” Programme, President Buhari said the nation expects exemplary conduct and professionalism from officers and men of its Armed Forces at all times and in all situations.

The president said security remains the most important challenge in his Administration’s “Change” Programme.

According to him, the nation expects exemplary conduct and professionalism from officers and men of its Armed Forces at all times and in all situations.