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President Buhari Says Nigerian army buoyant despite academy raid

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Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari says the destructive assault on the nation’s top military foundation won’t hose the assurance of the security powers.

During the attack on the Nigerian Defense Academy in the northern city of Kaduna on Tuesday, shooters killed two senior military officials and stole another.

Many depicted the assault as a shame for the military – and a sign that Nigeria’s security circumstance is insane as equipped groups proceed to kill and capture individuals for recover on a practically consistent schedule.

In his first open response to the episode, President Buhari, who is likewise president of the military, depicted the assault as “grievous” and “devious”.

Yet, he said that “instead of toss a dampener” on the confidence of military as was expected, it would “float their assurance” to end culpability.

He advised against making recriminations and politicizing the issue.

“This is the ideal opportunity for all loyalists and individuals of generosity to help and empower the individuals who are in the vanguard of the fight against insidiousness in the land.”