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Buhari expresses his deepest shock over the killing of the military personnel in Borno state.

The Presidency has reportedly expressed his deepest shock over the killing of the military personnel in Metele village, Borno state by Boko Haram terrorists.



President Buhari has assured the people at the same time that immediate measures are being taken to ensure that the loopholes which led to the facilities are blocked once and for all.

While reacting to the lugubrious incident, the President said that his administration remains ever committed and focused on the security personnel and citizens.

According to Buhari "No responsible Commander-in-Chief  would rest on his oars or fold my hands to allow terrorists to endanger the lives of its military personnel personnel and other citizens.

"Our loyal forces have proved their strength over the terrorists and we are ready to give them all the needed support  in terns of equipment or manpower to succeed in ending the renewed threat.

"In the coming days, I am engaging the military and intelligence chiefs in extensive discussion on the next step we shall be taking."



The President noted that fighting terrorism has taken a global dimension, which necessitates international collaboration among states facing similar security challenge.

The Presidency  reassured Nigerians of his continued commitment to their security and of his efforts to sustain the momentum in the previous significant successes recorded against the terrorists.

Finally, he, however advised Nigerians making a political capital out of national tradegy, stressing that members of the armed forces are one family who are commonly committed to the security and safety of all Nigerians. 

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