Army chief Buratai reveals those behind bloody killings in Plateau, Taraba

The recent bloodshed and killings witnessed in Plateau and Taraba States are being sponsored by local and foreign collaborators, so says Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, the Chief of Army Staff.

Buratai who revealed that much while addressing the media on the commencement of the Nigerian Army Day Celebration in Maiduguri averred that the blood-letting is being induced both internally and externally.

He said; “So many forces are against Nigeria. The target is (to destroy) the corporate existence of Nigeria as a country.

“The blame game along ethnic and religious fault lines is not the solution. Nigerians must unite to solve this serious challenge.”

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Continuing, the COAS said, “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.”

Buratai emphasized the need for Nigerians, ‘to be our brothers’ keepers’ and also added that, “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”.

 

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