Buhari on Wednesday expressed optimism that the Nigerian Army has been adequately equipped to end cattle rustling, banditry, and other security threats in the country.
He spoke during the 2016 Nigerian Army Day Celebration in Gusau, Zamfara State.
Event was themed: “Optimizing the Capability of the Nigerian Army to meet Contemporary Security Challenges.”
The President noted that the incessant activities of insurgents and cattle rustlers have made farming, livestock management and other economic activities more difficult in the face of the general economic challenges.
He also commended the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, for his foresight and initiative in mobilizing adequate resources to tackle cattle rustling and banditry.
Buhari also applauded the Nigerian Army collaboration with the sister services and other security agencies towards degrading and decimating the miscreants.
“I am quite optimistic that the operations of the last few days will surely lead to the restoration of economic activities of surrounding communities bedeviled for some time now by the menace of cattle rustling and banditry.
“I urge you to intensify and perfect current strategies, approaches, techniques and tactics towards curtailing all forms of lawlessness across the country.
“It is quite gratifying to inspect the equipment displayed which showcased the robust capability of the Nigerian Army to ward off internal and external aggression against the nation.
“Command Post Exercise also reminds me of the importance of staff work in the field during the civil war in the 60s and the Chadian Operations in the 80s.
“I am pleased at the dexterity, prowess and level of professionalism displayed by various components including the combat airborne jump by personnel of the Nigerian Army supported by the Nigerian Air Force.
“I am quite confident that the Nigerian Armed Forces have been amply repositioned more than ever before to resolutely confront contemporary and emerging security challenges in the country.”
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