Two former military heads of state, Generals Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida and Abdulsalami Abubakar, on Friday, in Minna, Niger State capital, joined their Muslim counterparts both in Nigeria and across the world to celebrate the Eid-el-Fitr, as they called on Nigerians to support the Federal Government in the fight against the Boko-Haram terror group.
Speaking shortly after prayers, which took place at the Minna Central Mosque, IBB solicited for the support of Nigerians, without which it would be difficult for President Muhammadu Buhari to do much for the country.
The best thing Nigerians can do for President Buhari at this trial moment, the former military president said, was to support whatever moves he is making to put an end to insurgency, and as well make the nation’s economy buoyant.”
According to him, “my prayer is an end to senseless killings by Boko Haram soonest. I call on all patriotic Nigerians to rally round and support the present administration at the centre in whatever effort it is making towards ending insurgency and make our economy buoyant.”
In his own remarks, General Abdulsalami Abubakar said he was worried by the seeming endless activities of the terrorists who have continued to claim the lives of innocent Nigerians. He then solicited for prayers from all patriotic Nigerians.
“I call on all Nigerians to be vigilant so that together we can maintain peace without which there will be no progress”, Abdulsalami pointed out as he urged all Muslims to show love to all Nigerians irrespective of tribal, religious and political affiliations.
Both former military rulers were, however, unanimous in their resolve that by being vigilance and prayerful, the issue of Boko Haram will come to an end as according to them, “Boko-Haram members are humans living with us, with useful information to security forces their activities will be brought to an end”.
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