Insecurity; Forum hails military for sacrificing to secure Nigeria, calls for support

The Peace, Security and Development Forum, has hailed the Nigeria’s military for sacrificing to safeguard the country.

It urged the Media and all Nigerians to support the military in its efforts to defeat the enemy.

Speaking yesterday at a press briefing themed; Insecurity: Role of Media, CSO’s, Every Nigerian, the forum’s

Secretary, Afolabi Samuel said, “Our Armed Forces, under the leadership of the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, are not giving up, according to our assessment.

“They have intensified clearance operations where the enemies are hiding. This is not the time to apportion blame.

“Our troops are making sacrifices across the country to restore peace.

“We, in the Peace, Security and Development Forum, believe that the sacrifices of our troops cannot be overstated. We have lost brothers and fathers who were fighting to protect our country. Our prayer is that their sacrifice will not be in vain. “

He called on Nigerians to continue praying for the CDS and his troops for the wisdom to navigate the country out of this crisis.

“We know the antecedent of the CDS during his time as the Chief of Army Staff; we believe he will do it again.

T”his body specifically speaks to media practitioners. This is the time to join hands with our troops to defend our country. This is not the time for sensational news and headlines that embolden our collective enemies. Our media houses have a big role in this war.

“We must not bring down the morale of our troops; instead, we must support and acknowledge their sacrifices.

“We also urge CSOs and NGOs to use their organisations to agitate for peace through their grassroots networks.

“To the general public, we will not give in to the expectations of our collective enemies. These enemies want us to live in fear; they want to destroy our economy and ultimately destroy our nation.

“We must not surrender to them. Already, our economy is going through a recovery process, and we all stand to lose if the enemies override us. We must stand up in unity against them. We know our troops are able to do this task.”