Democracy Day: I Grief Daily Over Insecurity In Nigeria – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday in his Democracy Day speech lamented security challenges in Nigeria.

President Buhari called on Nigerians to support and cooperate with our security agencies by reporting any suspicious characters and activities.

He further stated that we can only have a safe country if we prevent the crime before it is been committed.

The President called for prayer for victims of terrorist attacks, adding that he lives with grief every day for the victims of terrorism and kidnapping.

Buhari said, “To achieve this, however, we must all contribute. It is not the job of the government alone. I ask all citizens to support and cooperate with our security agencies by reporting any suspicious characters and activities to law enforcement agencies. We can only have a safe country if we can prevent a crime, not after the crime has been committed.

“On this special day, I want us all to put all victims of terrorist activities in our thoughts and prayers. I am living daily with grief and worry for all those victims and prisoners of terrorism and kidnapping. I and the security agencies are doing all we can to free those unfortunate countrymen and countrywomen safely.

“For those who have lost their lives, we will continue to seek justice for their families against the perpetrators. For those currently in captivity, we will not stop until they are freed, and their kidnappers are brought to justice. If we all unite, we will be victorious against these agents of terror and destruction.”

“Some of the defence assets we procured three years ago have arrived and have been deployed. Our cyber security and surveillance systems are being upgraded to further enhance our ability to track and trace criminal elements. We are also recruiting and training new personnel across all our security and intelligence agencies to strengthen the country’s overall security.”