The Minister of Defence, H.E. Muhammad Badaru Abubakar CON, mni has commended the sacrifice and patriotism of the Nigerian Armed Forces adding that their relentless efforts to secure the nation from banditry , insurgency and other criminal acts is heroic.
Director of Information and Public Relations, Henshaw Ogubike in press statement revealed that said the Minister made the commendation when he addressed the Officers and Men of the 1st Division of the Nigerian Army, Kaduna.
He charged them not to relent on their resolve to free Nigeria from insecurity. He said: "President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR is fully aware of the sacrifice, patriotism and combat readiness of the gallant troops to deal decisively with security threats militating against the peace, unity and progress of the country."
Commenting on the unfortunate incident that happened at Okuoma community in Delta State, the Minister condemned the act in its totality and sympathised with the bereaved families and relatives of the brave Soldiers of 181 Amphibious Battalion in Delta State who paid the Supreme price while on peace mission to Okuoma community in Delta State.
Also speaking on the recent Kuriga School Children Kidnapping in Kaduna State, he said that the Military and other security Agencies are closely coordinating efforts to see that the school children kidnapped are rescued.
Furthermore, Badaru said that the present administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR is working tirelessly to see that the nation is secured and at peace.
"The efforts of Mr. President in the security of this great nation is yielding positive results and very soon Nigerians will see the benefits of these efforts," he assured.