Former Head of State advises Nigerians against senseless bloodshed

chika ebuzor

January 14, 2018 9:15 PM

Babangida made the call in a statement made available to newsmen in Minna.

Former President Ibrahim Babangida on Sunday urged Nigerians and governments at all levels to serve as national vanguards in resolving some recent disturbing incidents affecting national security.

Babangida made the call in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna.

According to the statement, the media should serve as national vanguards in tackling the present security challenges facing the country .

” It is customary to observe the Armed Forces Day on the 15th January every year to remember officers and men of the Nigerian Armed Forces who laid down their lives for the unity of our country.

Babangida called on Nigerians to demonstrate appreciation of the courage of the gallant fallen heroes by appreciating their contribution and providing support for the welfare and upkeep of the families they left behind, especially their widows and children.

He said it was necessary in this period when the nation was faced with myriads of challenges of terrorism, communal clashes, kidnapping, cultism and gangsterism among other criminalities.

“We should cooperate and support our security with relevant information and intelligence to help in tackling the problems.

“As people we should inculcate our cultural values that promote good conduct, tolerance and peaceful coexistence.

“We should eschew hate speeches, discrimination and other vices that trigger senseless violence and bloodshed.

“We have witnessed so much bloodshed through communal clashes and conflicts that need urgent actions to stop them now.