The President charged General Abayomi Gabriel Olonishakin, Chief of Defence Staff; Lieutenant General T.Y. Buratai, Chief of Army Staff; Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, Chief of Naval Staff; and Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, Chief of Air Staff who were all appointed on July 13 to defeat Boko Haram within three months.
Buhari said;
“The activities of these misguided groups and individuals have resulted in wanton destruction of lives and properties of our citizens as a disruption of socio-economic lives of millions of Nigerians,” the President said.
“You need to brace up and continue to team up with other stakeholders to come up with a well coordinated joint effort which will bring a desired end to these insurgencies within three months.”
“You should also ensure that they abide with the newly enforced rules and relations of international standards while carrying out their assigned tasks,” he said.
“In particular you must protect innocent civilians and respect the rights of combatant. This no doubt will earn the support of local communities and the respect of our allies and support of international community.”
“I have no doubt in my mind that all of you are equal to the task ahead of you. You must acquaint yourselves and justify the honor done to you,” he concluded.
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