We Must Back Armed Forces To Defeat Terrorists — Youth Group

A youth based organisation, the North-East Coalition Against Terrorism, on Thursday, welcomed Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, the new Theatre Commander of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), saying they were eager to see life return to normal in the region.

The Coalition, in a press release, noted that despite the challenges in the region, the Armed Forces of Nigeria under the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Chris Musa, will continue to give the insurgents sleepless nights.

The press release jointly signed by the Convener, Ismail Mustapha, and Secretary, Danlami Bukar, called for support from the region for the new commander.

The Coalition advised youths to reject overtures to join organisations that don’t mean well for the people.

It said the posting of the new commander was part of efforts by the military to inject new blood in the anti-insurgency war.

According to the youths, “It is a long time the North-East witnessed total peace. The region will continue to be behind until all segments of the society line up behind our troops to completely defeat those who have put us in this quagmire.

“We cannot continue like this. We must speak truth to ourselves on the situation in the region. How many investors can bring their business to the North-East?

“This is the time for the North-East to line up behind the Armed Forces under the Chief of Defence, Gen. Chris Musa who is working with the other service chiefs to restore peace in our region.”