Thursday, June 27, 2024 The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has urged the Nigerian Army to resist the influence of tribalism, warning that such divisions could weaken both the military and the nation.
He made this appeal during the inauguration
of the newly constructed Nigerian Army Armoured Corps Headquarters complex in
Bauchi on Wednesday.
Abubakar stated, “In the military, there
has been increasing focus on ethnic and religious identities—whether someone is
Muslim or Christian, Hausa, Igbo, or Yoruba. These distinctions were not
significant many years ago. Please do not let these divisions infiltrate the
army, as they could fracture both the military and the country.”
The Sultan also advised citizens to refrain
from criticizing military personnel involved in operations aimed at restoring
peace nationwide. He added, “Nigerians need to support and pray for the
military because without security, we cannot sleep, work, or attend worship
centers safely.”
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