PRESIDENT Buhari gave a marching order to the military to go to the strongholds of the insurgents and attack them.
The message was delivered via series of tweets on Monday.
This came two days after Boko Haram terrorists killed 43 farmers in Zabarmari area of Borno State,
“As we mourn all the lives lost in Zabarmari, the Armed Forces have been given the marching order to take the fight to the insurgents, not on a one-off, but on a continuous basis, until we root out the terrorists,” the statement read in part.
He added, “Nothing is more important than ensuring the security of lives and property of Nigerians. Everything is secondary when security is at stake. I will ensure that more resources are made available to the military and other security agencies to prosecute the war against terrorism.”
The recent attack has attracted condemnation from various quarters including the United Nations and the United States who called for the immediate release of those abducted in the incident.
According to a statement issued on Sunday, the UN Resident Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr. Edward Kallon, said at least 110 civilians ruthlessly killed and many others were wounded.
“We have also received reports that several women may have been kidnapped. I call for their immediate release and return to safety,” the UN Resident Coordinator said.
“The incident is the most violent direct attack against innocent civilians this year. I call for the perpetrators of this heinous and senseless act to be brought to justice.”
Kallon also said that such direct attacks against innocent civilians, jeopardize the ability for the most vulnerable people to survive the adversity they are facing which the UN is striving to alleviate.
Buhari rode to power on a three-pronged promise of tackling corruption, revamping the economy and fighting insecurity.
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