Gen Tukur Buratai has said that the killings going on in various parts of the country are being sponsored by forces against Nigeria.
He also added that external and internal forces are behind the killings in Plateau, Benue, Zamfara, Taraba and other parts of the country.
He also urged Nigerians to unite to be able solve the current challenge, which he described a serious.
“The Nigerian Army is not sleeping. We are continuously exploiting all the linkages and leads towards addressing the security challenges. “We shall get to the roots of the entire crisis militarily. “Therefore, we must be tolerant of one another and give peace a chance. Let us also remember that no nation can develop or be economically vibrant without peace.”
“We assure all Nigerians that the Nigerian Army is for you and will continue to work for the common good of the country while professionally carrying out its constitutional responsibilities,” he added.
Buratai also explained that the Armed Forces Remembrance day is an opportunity to recognize the many sacrifices the military has put in.
According to him, “This celebration is also designed to array Nigerian Army personnel and equipment as well as showcase the combat capability of the Nigerian Army.
“Furthermore, the celebration affords us the opportunity to celebrate our evolution, achievements and also to showcase our transformational strides in the area of innovation, research and development, civil military relations and technological advances.
“This is in addition to projecting the Nigerian Army as an instrument of national unity, integration and development.
“This year, the Nigerian Army will be marking 155 years of its existence, dating back to its inception in 1863.
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