In a resolute message delivered at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations at the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), called upon Nigerians to actively resist terrorists and collaborate with security operatives by reporting criminal activities in the new year.
Major General Buba underscored the critical role of citizens in bolstering national security, emphasizing the need for vigilance and the provision of information to support military efforts in combating terrorism. Using the widely recognized slang “no gree for anybody” popular among youths, he urged Nigerians to stand firm against the menace of terrorism.
“Make Nigerians no gree for terrorists this year. You see something, you say something, and we assure them of doing something,” he conveyed in pidgin, urging the public to be proactive in assisting the security forces.
Assuring the public of the military’s responsiveness, Major General Buba stated that the armed forces would take swift action based on credible information. He reiterated the DHQ’s primary objective for 2024, which is to locate and eliminate terrorists, thereby thwarting their ability to terrorize citizens across the nation.
“The aim of our ongoing operations remains unchanged and clear even in the new year 2024. We aim to find and destroy the terrorist wherever they may be hiding to ensure their enduring defeat. This would deny the terrorist the ability to terrorize or hurt citizens across the country,” he declared with determination.
As the Defence Headquarters sets forth its goals for the year, the call for unity and active citizen participation in national security resonates, emphasizing the collective responsibility to safeguard the nation against the threat of terrorism.
