Yemi Osinbajo has revisited the government’s responsibility, through the armed forces, to defend the territorial integrity of the country.
He said the government had the burden to defend the peoples’ rights of existence, religion and other human rights.
He, however, noted that some of the rights had in recent times, been challenged by the criminal group Boko Haram, which had killed and maimed innocent people including women and children.
According to him, the Armed Forces of the country have lost personnel in various battles to keep the country together, leaving behind widows and children who the populace should cater for.
The Vice President noted that the country had experienced various attacks and killings in various communities and noted that President Muhammadu Buhari had directed the security agencies to deal with those involved.
“We (government) have sworn to defend the poor and the helpless; the Armed Forces represent the bastion of the country’s unity.
“Our nation today stands as one to honour the fallen heroes,’’ Osinbajo declared.
“We have to preach the gospel of self-sacrifice that has changed the world, the sacrificial love that the Lord has shown by shedding His blood to save humanity,’’ Osinbajo stated.
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