Former Military president, General
Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida has said
the attack on the Emir of Kano, Alhaji
Ado Bayero, which reportedly left four
people dead is a wake-up call to all.
Babangida said the reported cases of terrorist attacks are becoming
frightening, as he calls for serious
security alert by all and sundry.
General Babangida said it was not in
doubt that our dear country was
undergoing serious security threats on a regular and unbroken basis. According to him: “The reported cases
of terrorist attacks are becoming
frightening and serious call for
security alert by all and sundry.
Despite spirited efforts by government,
it is disturbing that this ugly trend has refused to depart from us, reason why
government must change tactics and
methods in handling this security
challenge.” The former military
president queried: “What could be the
motive behind the attack? What does anyone stand to gain by attempting to
kill an emir that is nearing 80?” He
added that, “the Emir of Kano stands
out as one traditional ruler who does
not seek favour from those in
governments and outside it and who, over the years had been able to live an
exemplary life to the admiration of all. His record of achievements, the
stability and candour he has brought
to bear on the throne are virtues that
will live for posterity.” The General
who prayed Allah to continue to grant
the emir good health for today and the future, said it was against this
backdrop that he found it
condemnable for anyone to attempt
the emir’s life, advising the Federal
Government to exploit the option of
dialogue with members of the insurgent groups to arrest this
prevailing drift in our national security. “The use of force has proven to be
inadequate and ineffective to
checkmate this ugly trend. We must,
therefore, put hands together to find a
more rewarding and meaningful end
to this security concern. Dialogue is my number one preference in this regard.
Government must also encourage
positive discourses among its political
appointees delivered with respect and
rendered in temperate language to
soothe the mood of the nation. Language of force will not help us in
our strong determination to address
this insecurity problem. We must
engage ourselves constructively and
in a manner that puts the interest of
the country far and above other partisan consideration.” “I wish to use
this opportunity to condole with the
emir and the people and government
of Kano State over the sad loss of
palace aides. May Allah, in His mercy
and grace, reward them with Aljanah Firdaus. Amin.http:// www.osundefender.org/?p=88103

Oh, NOW its a wake up call. yeye general

No! Make una dey sleep. E neva reach time to wake up. Moi moi man.

The monster north createed is hurting them now

I laugh in swahili!