FINALLY! Buhari speaks on joining military, religious killings
- President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the Nigerian military never took side in protecting the country's national security
- Buhari said the military during his time carried out its duties without take note of relion or tribe
- He also condemned killing in the country in the guise of religion
President Buhari has said that the military in the past never took sides
The Vice president Yemi Osinbajo has condemned killing by some individuals in the name of religion.
Speaking at the 2017 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration in Abuja on Sunday, January 8, Osinbajo said people killing under the guise of any religion were insane.
The vice president, who represented President Muhammadu Buhari also commended the Nigerian military on the victory over Boko Haram terrorists in the North-East.
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Osinbajo said: “We remember our departed military heroes. Against the Boko Haram, they stood side by side and fought the insurgents.”
“The President said and I quote, ‘The military that I joined never recognized tribe or religion, we fought side by side. We must never be deceived by those who kill in the name of religion. Anyone who kills another, and says God is great, is insane. He does not understand what he is saying’,” Osinbajo said.
“Today, we celebrate our fallen heroes. We do so with the wisdom of the scriptures. The battles they fought against are the battles to ensure that good prevails over evil in Nigeria,” he said.
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“Many of our soldiers died in the North-East. At some point, this evil ideology of the Boko Haram had taken over 14 local government areas in this country, before the military engaged them and won.
“Soldiers occupy a special place in the gospel of Jesus Christ. The military profession is the only profession to which the saints are compared," the vice president added.
Meanwhile some Fulani herdsmen on Sunday, January 8, invaded a community in Southern Kaduna killing many.
The incessant killings which have continued have been condemned by many Nigerians including former minister of aviation Femi Fani-Kayode and some leaders of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).