Former Head of State, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd.), yesterday, urged Nigerians to put aside politics and all other divisions to crush Boko Haram, a group he said is fanned by mindless bigots masquerading as Muslims.
Buhari affirmed that the group does not portray the Islamic faith he practices and therefore informed the sect that the world is united against its evil.
“Over the past few weeks, the abduction of the schoolgirls at Chibok, Borno State, has underscored the threat we have been facing as a nation in recent times from the actions of misguided persons masquerading as adherents of Islam.
“Our hearts are with families who have lost loved ones in this cycle of senseless violence. We also empathise with the parents of children whose daughters are in the custody of a group of anarchists.
“That horrific video posted on the internet is a clear manifestation of the mindlessness of the bigots. It shows them for what they are; such men can neither threaten nor should they be allowed to violate our sovereignty.
“It is clear from what they profess that they are not followers of God. They do not mean well for our country and her citizens. I am a Muslim, I am versed in the teaching of Christianity and I understand both religions seek peaceful co-existence of all humanity.
“I wish to reiterate that there is no justification whatsoever for this unrestrained disregard for the sanctity of human life. It has no place in the Holy Quran and neither does it have a place in the Holy Bible.
“Let these people know that the entire civilised world is united against their terrorist act. We are grateful to the world for standing by Nigeria at this trying time. We hope and pray that the young ladies will be reunited with their respective families in the days to come.
“While the Federal Government and the nation’s Armed Forces are working to ensure citizens’ safety under the present situation, we believe that more could still be done to ensure the safety of Nigerians and the Nigerian nation.
“We are therefore glad that the Federal Government has accepted international support in the search for the missing girls and for an end to the insurgency in parts of the country.
“I fought for a united Nigeria. In my old age, I want my grandchildren, your grandchildren, our youths and indeed all Nigerians to benefit from a prosperous and united country devoid of sectarian violence whether home grown or imposed on us from outside.
“Now is not the time to play politics. Now is also not the time to trade blames and amplify our ideological differences. The unity of Nigeria is not negotiable and nothing should divide us as a people.
“I, therefore, urge all Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora to support the country in her effort to bring an end to this attack on defenceless citizens and indeed a united nation.
“We must put aside all other considerations and ensure that our country Nigeria pulls together to recover our sovereignty. We all know Nigeria is the only country we have and can call our own,” Buhari said.
Is good Buhari is now talking like a Nigerian not like the PDP/APC politicians. Other Northern leaders that value the lives of those that they proclaimed to be leading should do the same thing; condemn and fight against the activities of Boko Haram both in secret and open places.
Thanks Mr Buhari
So excited with this comment..thats my General.
Dats d true spirit of patrotisim. And if Buhari continues in dis way,he is likely going to have d mandate of d people.
Mr Benjamin Bamigbade is a complete fool,please let sensible people talk,stop wasting our time with your dirty mouth,in this trying time when almost all the world is in pain all you can say is rubbish?Did you know that the boko haram once mentioned the General‘s name in the list of those people they vowed to kill?You are a complete fool.Try to be current before commenting where people use sense,don‘t say what you don‘t know,because if you do,you‘ll see what you don‘t know,and there‘re some people(like you Benjamin)who don‘t know and they don‘t know that they don‘t know,be adviced fool,keep your dirty trap shut and let us find solutions to our collective problems.Thanks alot my General,may God help us all,may HE give our President the strength to overcome this challenge,long live NAIJA.
Your said right my former President if at all it comes from your heart
Yea, we know that they are and we know that u once defended them
Am really vary happy for this Good development, my former president i love the fact that u are the one saying this atleast those who already had in mind that u are among their (bh) sponsors will now know that u have no bizness with them @ all. But One ugly facts remains, talk is cheap. Easy to say and hard to do. All am saying is. PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH! And the world will be a better place for all. God bless Nigeria!!!
These comments should hv been made earlier dan nw. Is d attempt by d wrld to join dis fight scaring? Would d presence of d wrld in Nigeria make some implicating revelations? Wht a deceitful comments! B wise Nigerians. Gen. Buhari, u sold Nigeria into slavery frm d first day u made an inciting comments in dis country without taking into consideration ur status nd wht a speech frm u connotes nd commands.
good and patriotic comment ever from you , I think you spoke well now , maybe its because of fear of American soldiers , but however , we are watching
See u, GENERAL, WELL SPOKEN, BUT GOD GO JUDGE AND GOD GO HELP….
I REST MY CASE
Best words ever from buhari
My fellow citizens its unfortunate that till this time we cannot reah d hand writing on d wall. Who is decieving who? Some are craping 4 Buhari 4 his pretencious speech, hv u ask urself where is Buhari since afta election 2011, and u hv so quick forgotten his statement after his failure in presidential election that he wil make Nig. ungovernable for d president…. Friendz lets open our eyes 4 when we do so somebody cannot decieve us.
Israel, you have spoke my mind. I know that Buhari is trying to exonorate himself.
Iam bigining to notice some iscariot kind of speech bcos of the presence of international volunteers.
no matter hw far the lies occupied d world, the truth wl surely overthrow it. i reserve my comment.
Better late than never! Well said General. Those “that are not deceiving us” afterall, had not at any point come up with proofs/claims that certain people are making the country ungovernable. International volunteer or not, only the truth is constant-it’s just a matter of time, we’ll know the real iscariot(s)
THIS IS TO INFORM THE WHOLE WIDE
WORLD THAT THE TERRORIST GROUP
CALLED BOKO HARAM ARE NOT MUSLIMS
AND THEY ARE NEVER MUSLIMS. Please share this to all your contacts and get your special reword from Allah
Is it now that the hole world is against boko haram that buhari is speaking just wait investigation is on less see how many heads that will roll.
Gen.Buhari…d contry don dey ungovernable for Gej…u dey open mouth dey put story for us abi…no worry God dey see u…
Boko Haram are not Muslims but tugs of former C.P.C. party, since they emerge after Buhari said that he is going to make the country ungovernable for GEJ.
festus u re very stupid, a fool. God punish ur dirty mouth.
speechless….
I reserve my comment for God… but the Justice will surely be prevail…. we are too wise enough to be deceived…