ADVERTISEMENT

COAS says Army remains committed to protecting Nigeria’s territorial integrity

He said the army would continue to do its best to safeguard the territorial integrity of the country and its citizens.

Tukur Buratai

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, reiterated the commitment after Juma’at prayer as part of the activities to mark the 153rd Nigerian Army Day celebration in Abuja.

Buratai also said he was delighted by the ratings of the Nigerian Army as one of the best in the world.

``For us to succeed, we must continue to seek the intervention of God so that our country will continue to be united and give us the strength to continue to do our constitutional responsibility effectively.

ADVERTISEMENT

`` This is very important because of the security challenge the country is facing, especially the activities of the insurgents’’, Buratai said.

The COAS called on religious leaders as well as traditional leaders to educate their followers and subjects that terrorism was not a religious issue.

He said terrorism was a misguided doctrine hinged on unfounded Islamic principles.

Buratai added that there was every need to also appeal to the conscience of the terrorists which would go a long way to de-radicalising them.

This, he said, would enable the society to erase the wrong notion in them that they were fighting a just cause.

ADVERTISEMENT

``It is a satanic cause and we call on our leaders to really work on their psyche so we can avoid any future occurrence.

``We give glory to God for keeping us alive to see today. We earmarked today as the day for Muslim prayers, as part of the activities to mark the Nigeria Army since its establishment 153 years ago.

``This calls for celebration and sober reflection as well, because of our experience in the past. We fought several wars and battles’’, he said.

The Director of Islamic Affairs, Mogadishu Cantonment, Nigerian Army, Col. Shehu Mustapher, congratulated the army as it celebrated her 153rd anniversary.

Mustapher urged all officers and men to continue with the good work they were doing in order to move the country forward.

ADVERTISEMENT

He also urged Muslims to take their time to study the Holy Quran very well and make it their companion for better understanding of the religion.

``Unless we read the Holy Quran and understand the content very well and apply it, there will always be problems of misinterpretation.

`` And once there is a problem of misinterpretation, it can lead to religious extremism’’, he added.

JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!

Unblock notifications in browser settings.
ADVERTISEMENT

Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:

Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng

Recommended articles

INEC to publish credentials of 17 Edo governorship candidates on Saturday

INEC to publish credentials of 17 Edo governorship candidates on Saturday

Hardship: Abiodun to begin sale of rice to Ogun residents at 50% discount

Hardship: Abiodun to begin sale of rice to Ogun residents at 50% discount

Labour Party offers Peter Obi 2027 presidential ticket unopposed

Labour Party offers Peter Obi 2027 presidential ticket unopposed

Allow us build seaports, railways to develop the South-East - Ohanaeze tells FG

Allow us build seaports, railways to develop the South-East - Ohanaeze tells FG

UCH Ibadan workers are tired of working in darkness as power outage persists

UCH Ibadan workers are tired of working in darkness as power outage persists

Armed robbery suspect who killed police officer begs govt to have mercy on him

Armed robbery suspect who killed police officer begs govt to have mercy on him

Tinubu enlists Dangote, Elumelu, Rabiu, others in Economic Coordination Council

Tinubu enlists Dangote, Elumelu, Rabiu, others in Economic Coordination Council

Sanwo-Olu doesn't want you to blame govt for current hardship in the country

Sanwo-Olu doesn't want you to blame govt for current hardship in the country

Okuama: Slain officers left behind 3 pregnant widows, 21 orphans – Lagbaja

Okuama: Slain officers left behind 3 pregnant widows, 21 orphans – Lagbaja

Pulse Sports

Nigeria vs Mali: Has Finidi George done enough to land Super Eagles job permanently?

Nigeria vs Mali: Has Finidi George done enough to land Super Eagles job permanently?

I want to emulate Keshi and win the AFCON - Finidi George shares ambitious Super Eagles dream

I want to emulate Keshi and win the AFCON - Finidi George shares ambitious Super Eagles dream

Michelle Alozie: I had to do it because of African referees

Michelle Alozie: I had to do it because of African referees

AC Milan star reveals he was named after Super Eagles legend Tijani Babangida

AC Milan star reveals he was named after Super Eagles legend Tijani Babangida

Give him the job! Super Eagles fans beg NFF to make Finidi George permanent coach after Nigeria's win over Ghana

Give him the job! Super Eagles fans beg NFF to make Finidi George permanent coach after Nigeria's win over Ghana

Super Eagles 2-1 Black Stars: Nigerians praise Iwobi, Lookman, Finidi George after friendly victory against Ghana

Super Eagles 2-1 Black Stars: Nigerians praise Iwobi, Lookman, Finidi George after friendly victory against Ghana

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT