Service Chiefs will get resources to fight against insecurity in Nigeria.
NewsOne Nigeria reports that President Muhammadu Buhari revealed the plans of the federal government for the Service Chiefs on Friday while assessing the state of security in the country.
In a statement, President Buhari described the attack on innocent Nigerians in the North West and North Central parts of the country as “very disturbing.”
The President said this while addressing Nigerians shortly after performing the Eid prayers with his family and aides at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Buhari assures Service Chiefs
President Buhari’s assurance was also contained in a statement released by the Senior Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu on Friday.
The President who noted that much has been achieved in the area of security since he took over power in 2015, stated that more still needs to be done.
President Buhari said considering the security situation on the ground when he came to office, “Nigerians know that we have done our best. However, what is coming out of the North West and North Central is very disturbing.”
While speaking on the performance of the Service Chiefs, President Buhari said the Military, the Police and other security agencies are working hard.
“We are making available resources to them to even do better,” he assured, adding that, “from the reports I am getting, they could do much better. But we are keeping them on the alert all the time to do their duties.”
