President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the terrorists attack which led to the death of 37 soldiers in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.
The President said that the attack was a direct affront on Nigeria which would not go unpunished,
Apart from the large number of soldiers killed by the terrorists, seven policemen, and six civilians were also killed in the attack on a mining site in the Ajata-Aboki.
The terrorists abducted many others while scores sustained varying degrees of injuries.
Buhari’s comment were contained in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu on Friday.
The President said that the Federal Government would not relent in the ongoing campaign against terrorism and insurgency in the country,
He said that the atrocities perpetrated by the terrorists would only strengthen the Government’s determination to decisively deal with the issue.
He said: “We honour our security forces, and particularly those brave souls who have given their lives fighting against the evil that is terrorism. They constitute the best that Nigeria has to offer and we remember each of them.
“Sadly, Nigeria’s fight against terrorism continues. It is a battle that is taking its toll on all of us. But we shall not relent, nor shall we surrender.
“We say it again that we have reduced Boko Haram to a shell of its former self. But terrorists are parasites. They thrive when the world is suffering.
“This atrocity only serves to further strengthen us against them. Nigeria is united in obliterating these demons. Each day we grow closer to that goal. When they lash out during times of global suffering it is the act of a cornered animal, an act of desperation.
“As always, their goal is the same: to sow fear and division amongst us. We will not let them.
“Instead let us pray for the families and loved ones of those who sacrificed their lives in the fight against evil, and let us pray for the safe and speedy return of those abducted. We will do everything possible to ensure their return.
“And to the sadists, I say this: we are coming. No matter what rock you crawl under, what hole you sink into, what lie you hide behind, we are coming and we will find you. Shiroro will see justice. Nigeria will know peace,” He said
