Towards stopping oil pipeline bombings and vandalism in the Niger Delta region, President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday warned that government can still take decisive military action against the militants if dialogue fails.
He gave the warning while speaking at the passing out parade of the 63rd regular course cadets comprising the first set of Female combatants cadets at the Nigeria Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna State.
The cadets comprised of 59 personnel for the Nigerian Army, 40 for the Nigerian Navy and 29 for the Nigerian Air Force.
Buhari stressed that the militants’ attacks have been having adverse and devastating effects on the Nigeria economy.
According to him, his administration has started cleanup of Ogoniland, which is part of efforts to end militancy in the region.
He also called on all Nigerians to give peace a chance and join hands with the government to develop the nation.
Credit: The Nation
