President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday called urged bandits, terrorists, kidnappers and economic saboteurs to retrace their steps and join people of goodwill and common humanity or face full wrath of the law.
In a Christmas message to Nigerians, the president said security agencies were ever ready to confront and defeat bad eggs in the society.
“It is in line with the spirit of Christmas that I call on all elements whose actions are opposed to what the season represents, especially, insurgents, terrorists, armed robbers, kidnappers and economic saboteurs, to retrace their steps and join people of goodwill and common humanity.
“If they fail to heed this call, they will meet their end as the armed forces, security and law-enforcement agencies are poised now to confront and defeat them,” he said.
He said all law abiding citizens must make extra efforts to live in peace and harmony with their neighbours, irrespective of differences.
He said cases of violence and conflicts had reduced drastically owing to the several operations embarked on by the security agencies.
The said as Christmas indicates good tidings of hope and redemption, Nigerians can look forward to a turnaround in his administration’s priority areas of fighting corruption, providing security, economic diversification, job creation and infrastructure upgrade.
“Having recently signed the 2020 Appropriation Bill into Law, I reiterate my promise during the presentation of the Budget Proposals before the National Assembly on Oct. 8 that: `We remain resolutely committed to the actualization of our vision of a bright and prosperous future for all Nigerians,’” he said.
The president said the 2020 budget would be rigorously implemented to further deepen its impact on the generality of the people.
He commended leadership and members of the National Assembly for the speedy passage of the 2020 budget.
The president expressed optimism that the new era of cordiality and cooperation between the executive and the legislature would fast-track the collective commitment to giving the citizens better life and governance.
