By Simon Ebegbulem

Benin City— Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State and the Chief of Army Staff, Lt-General Kenneth Minimah, have expressed confidence in the ability of the Nigerian Armed Forces to defeat the terrorists troubling parts of the country.

Comrade Adams Oshomole

Speaking weekend at Nigerian Army Corps and School of Supply and Transport, Benin City, Edo State during the commissioning of its remodelled Officers Mess, facilitated by the state government, Governor  Oshiomhole said terrorism and other violent crimes were alien to the nation and would be stamped out in no distant future.

He said: “We in Edo State appreciate the sacrifices  the men and officers are making at this critical time of our history in dealing with new forms of crime that one never thought was possible in this country a couple of years back.

“We appreciate the will, the determination to confront the risk and to defeat them. I believe the Commander-in-Chief and our President, Goodluck Jonathan, is providing the leadership and the Nigerian Army is doing an excellent job in making a bold statement that these terrorists will be defeated. By the grace of God Nigeria will be secured for generations yet unborn.

“I want to thank Mr President, who graciously approved the Army to support and compliment the efforts of the Nigeria Police. For us in Edo, the Nigerian Army is part and parcel of the community. Edo people are proud of the Nigerian Army and are proud of the contributions you are making to make Edo State safe.”

In his remarks, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt-General Minimah, assured Nigerians that the Nigerian Army will overcome the current security challenges facing the country.

He said: “Let me reassure Nigerians that the current security challenges and other security challenges bedevilling the country are surmountable and will soon become a thing of the past.

The Nigerian Army will not relent until all forms of terrorism and criminal activities are driven out of our shores. We cannot and will not fail the nation.

“I want to thank the governor and people of Edo State, not only for this project but for other interventions in the Nigerian Army barracks in Edo State.”