President Goodluck Jonathan says that the armed forces and security agencies will sustain and intensify ongoing operations against insurgents in the north-east, as the government looks at ensuring improved security during the 2015 elections.
Jonathan said this when he received the Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Uriel Palti. According to him, the country will continue to work with neighbouring countries for the effective implementation of the regional security arrangements which were recently concluded to enhance multilateral cooperation against extremism, terrorism, insurgency and other cross-border crimes.
He lauded the achievement of the troops, who he said fought gallantly and did the country proud.
“We salute and appreciate the courage and sacrifices of men and women of our armed forces in grappling with the wave of terrorism in some parts of our dear country,” Jonathan said while launching the emblem and appeal fund for the 2015 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
“They have displayed unalloyed loyalty and commitment to Nigeria. In their demanding task to keep Nigeria one and united, some of our gallant officers and men have lost their lives.
“To these officers and men we pay tribute and pray fervently for the repose of their souls,” he said.
The President also told the Israeli Ambassador that the Federal Government was actively and progressively enhancing the ability of Armed Forces and security agencies to deal decisively with terrorists and insurgents.
