Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu is actively working to secure the safe return of schoolchildren and other citizens currently being held by bandits and terrorists, stressing that the administration remains committed to restoring peace and security across the country.
Shettima also called on Nigerians to offer fervent prayers for peace, unity and national stability, stating that the federal government is intensifying efforts to tackle insecurity and protect lives and property. He assured citizens that the administration would continue to deploy all necessary resources to ensure the rescue of victims and bring lasting peace to troubled communities nationwide.
His assurance comes amid continuing security challenges across different parts of the country, with security agencies sustaining operations in multiple conflict zones.
Also yesterday, troops of Operation Hadin Kai successfully repelled a terrorist attack on a Forward Operating Base in the North-East, thwarting an attempted breach by insurgents. However, the fierce engagement claimed the lives of five soldiers and three members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), who paid the supreme sacrifice while defending their position against the attackers.
The situation has prompted security experts to call for more proactive measures to protect lives and property.
Shettima spoke at a special Jummat prayer held at the National Mosque to commemorate this year’s Democracy Day celebration, where he joined other political leaders in praying for the sustenance of Nigeria’s democratic ideals. He reiterated the sacrifices of past heroes who birthed and safeguarded the uninterrupted democracy Nigerians have enjoyed since 1999.
He also reaffirmed President Tinubu’s commitment to restoring peace and stability across the country.
“I want to assure Nigerians of President Bola Tinubu’s unwavering commitment towards restoring peace and stability in the nation. President Bola Tinubu is working day and night to ensure the safe recovery of all children in the hands of bandits and terrorists.
“No matter how long the night is; it must give way to the light of dawn. Stormy as the weather may be, it will not rain forever. The government remains irrevocably committed to restoring peace and stability in the nation,” Shettima said.
He urged Nigerians to set aside their differences, work together and pray for national stability, emphasizing that the factors uniting the country are stronger than those dividing it.
In his sermon, the Imam of the National Mosque, Haroun Eze, called on Nigerians to remain patriotic and steadfast in defending the nation.
