Ex-military President, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi (IBB) has come out to react to the current state of insecurity in Nigeria.

He recently revealed this to the BBC Hausa Service in Nigeria, and Nigerians have been reacting.

According to him, it is very important for the citizens to support government and our soldiers in order to bring an end to the crisis.

IBB added that the government should also equip the soldiers with modern weapons and the necessary training to combat the danger ahead.

His words, “If they agree to sit down and think over, I believe success will be achieved.”

“Provide them with all they require and let them know this is their country, they’ve no other better than this.”

“They also need to be trained on how to use the modern weapons, not to get weapons and just hand over to them. They should be trained.”

“We give advice, as we can..but we don’t make noise about it. We don’t announce that this is what we say.”

“We should unite, we should support those in power, we are all working towards achieving the same goal. Between the leaders and citizens, we need peace and a harmonious relationship.”

“This problem of insecurity, every government had its experience… but if we unite..I remember how we fought the civil war for 3 years, the people supported the government, the government did its best, bought what was necessary, those who fought were made to understand that this country is the best for them.”

“It’s not only in Nigeria, many countries encountered this kind of problem, some had it for ten years but through concerted effort, they are out of it. I believe we can get out of this problem.”

“Both citizens and those governing are trying, but we should know that it is not an easy task.”