President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that the worsening insecurity in the country will soon be a thing of the past as there was no killing and bombing by terrorists or bandits during the 2021 Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
Buhari disclosed this in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina and made available to DAILY GIST on Friday.
According to the statement, President Buhari expressed optimism that the current security challenges ravaging the entire country would soon be a thing of the past.
The statement titled “MAY GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS” reads;
“Nigeria will see the end of banditry. Of insurgency. Of murders, mayhem, kidnappings. Peace like a river will return to this country.
“And very soon, too. Did you hear of any bombing and killing that used to attend festive periods this Sallah? No.
“We are sure making progress. We will soon get there. God will keep us, and protect our troops. Amen, somebody”.
Buhari urged Nigerians to pray for the military who are in battle against bandits, terrorists and other criminal elements across the country.