SAN FRANCISCO, February 15, (THEWILL) – President Muhammadu Buhari says his government has started mobilising the military and task forces to stop the sabotage of oil facilities and kidnapping of citizens and foreigners for ransom in Nigeria’s Niger Delta.
Speaking at a meeting with a delegation from the United States Institute of Peace in Abuja on Monday, Buhari disclosed that his administration is giving the highest priority to the resettlement of internally displaced persons, IDPs, and the rehabilitation of infrastructure in the troubled Northeast.
Reacting to allegations leveled against the Nigerian military as regards violating human rights in the ongoing war against the Boko Haram terrorists, he disclosed that “mechanisms have been put in place to ensure respect for human rights in the fight against terrorism.
“We attach great importance to human rights. If there are breaches, they will be investigated and dealt with.”
The Nigerian President welcomed the growing international support, particularly from the United States and European countries, for Nigeria’s efforts to end the Boko Haram insurgency.
He also expressed delight with the support of Nigerians for the cardinal programmes of his government, the security of the country, the war against corruption and revival of the economy, which he said would continue to be vigorously pursued.
Buhari further assured the delegation that his administration’s ongoing war against corruption would be fought within the ambit of the law.
The leader of the delegation, Miss Nancy Lindborg, in her response, applauded the progress being made by the Buhari-led administration in ensuring greater security in Nigeria. She promised the continued assistance of the Institute for the reconstruction and development work going on in Nigeria.
