We will see the end of Boko Haram –Buhari

Former Head of State and presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd), has said Nigerians would not be intimidated by the terrorist activities of the Islamic sect, Boko Haram.

In a statement issued on Saturday, he condemned the recent bombings in Kano and Jos, the Plateau State capital, saying Nigeria would remain strong and united in the face of terrorism.

He lamented that women, children and the aged were not spared by the terrorists. He stated that no religion condoles the killings of vulnerable and innocent people, “hence we are sure these terrorists profess to none of the world’s great religions, much as they seek to mask their actions with the cloak of religion.”

Buhari said, “I condemn, unreservedly and with every strength in me, the recent terrorist attacks in Kano and Jos, the two historic cities that are known for their rich cultural and religious heritage.

“Once again, those who seek to influence our way of life, modify our faith and our most sacred core values, have struck, leaving in their wake lives brutally cut short, limbs badly broken and dreams forced to fade away.

“But these people, whose actions are not sanctioned by any religion and who subscribe to no known decent values, will not succeed. Our people are resilient and strong, and our nation is capable, based on our rich human and material resources, of successfully tackling these nihilists.

“We will together see the end of them and their reign of terror.”

The presidential candidate, while commiserating with the victims of the attacks and their families, urged all Nigerians to demonstrate their time-tested compassion by providing support for those affected.

“To my long-suffering fellow citizens who have borne the brunt of these almost daily senseless attacks, I say help is on the way. Terror must and will be defeated. All it requires is the political will, uncommon courage and unrelenting determination, and victory will be ours,” 

Culled from Punch