President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday had an emergency meeting with service chiefs over the killing of 50 students of the College of Agriculture in Yobe State.

Jonathan disclosed this while fielding questions during the Presidential Media Chat broadcast live on television stations. He had earlier at the 53rd Independence Anniversary Interdenominational Church Service at the National Christian Centre, Abuja, admitted that activities of the sect were depressing him and his administration.

He said after meeting with the service chiefs, he directed them to meet and come up with ideas on how to step up the efforts aimed at curbing the attacks and killings by the insurgents which he described as “ embarrassing.”

The President said, “Like I said earlier today (Sunday), sometimes one needs a lot of courage to move on. My seat as the President can be very hot and can also be very cold.

“I held a meeting with service chiefs on the killings of students in Yobe State before coming for this media chat. We discussed and resolved that we must do more.

“You will agree with me that incidence of attacks came down after I declared state of emergency in some states but it is coming up again. I have asked the service chiefs to meet again now and see what we can do to stop these embarrassing attacks.”

When asked to respond to allegations that operatives of the State Security Service killed innocent people alleged to be members of Boko Haram at the Apo Legislative Quarters in Abuja, the President said there was enough reason to believe that those shot were suspected terrorists.

Jonathan, who added that some of those arrested had made confessional statements, said that security agencies had even foiled several plots by insurgents to bomb Abuja this month.

He said, “I have been briefed about it and people have made confessional statements. That is why I say sometimes, some of these people who call for probe don’t mean well for this country. And I always say that when there are confrontations between certain operatives and criminals in a place where people live, maybe one or two people who may be innocent probably might be affected during the exchange of fire. But definitely, there were Boko Haram elements among them .

Again, if you monitor global trend, there was this feeling about Al-Qeada network having links with Al-Shabab and Boko Haram because these criminal gangs have networks. And the feeling was that in September, they would bomb many cities across the world to commemorate 9/11. It happened in many parts of the world. What happened in Nairobi, Kenya, is being linked to that and people attempted to also bomb Abuja in September.

“Some were arrested and some were killed but people confessed. There were obviously Boko Haram elements among them.”

At the Independence anniversary church service tagged “Living with certainty in uncertain times,” the President said he lacked words and courage to explain to the bereaved families, and indeed Nigerians, what happened to the College of Agriculture students on Sunday.

While describing Boko Haram activities and other challenges facing his administration as creations of the devil meant to slow him down, Jonathan vowed that the insurgents would not succeed.

He pledged that although forces of evil would continue to attempt to drag the nation back, he would leave the country better than he met it.

He said, “Today, you will agree with me that if you were in my shoes, you will lack words to say. We had this programme in mind when we went to bed last night that by this time, we would all gather here to thank God for what he has done for this great country.

“But then, only a few minutes after midnight, reports came in that about 21 students were murdered in Yobe State by a group that described themselves as Boko Haram.

“If you are wearing my shoes, what courage will you have to stand here before Nigerians? What message will you send to Nigerians and the parents of these people, our future leaders, students of a college of agriculture?

“Will you say that the killing of these students is political? The students belonged to which political group? People who killed them don’t even know them. Will you say it is ethnic cleansing? They belonged to which ethnic group in Nigeria?

“Will you say it was based on religious belief or what? These killed students, are they Christians, Muslims or what? This is the situation almost on a daily basis. It’s quite depressing!

“But having listened to the message of the CAN President (Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor), you will agree with me that all of us have hope. By God’s grace, we will get to where we want to get to as a nation.

“The journey of a nation is just like the journey of an individual. We will encounter obstacles. Sometimes, it gets darker when you are getting nearer. The challenges we are seeing now are very transient and we will surely get over them.

“No Boko Haram or any group can suffer this country. We may suffer pains just like Jesus Christ said at critical moment that though the spirit is willing, the body is weak.

“I believe these challenges are the creations of the devil to slow down our development as a nation but we have reached the turning point where we must all move to join the developed society.”

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Honestly, i feel 4 u n above all 4 our great nation Nigeria. Dont worry my dear PRESIDENT, all dis shall pass away. JST PUT ALl UR TRUST IN GOD LIK I'VE DONE and HE'LL SURPRISE US LIK HE ALWAZ DOZ WEN ALL HOPE IS LOST.

May Jesus give u d strenght to forgde ahead

Its really sad o

Very painful.

Does this imply that people should stop going to school? If boko haram don't see anyone in school to kill, they will turn to other groups. This boko haram must be stopped, by every means necessary.

Kudos to JTF, civilian JTF and other well meaning individuals & groups on their actions to quell this menace.

RIP to the ones gone.

The GEJ we saw in the presidential media chat did not look depressed.

Gej went round this country making promises upon promises. He put himself forward to be president voluntarily. Now that he has failed to deliver he's giving excuses. As if concealing his wealth is not enough, he is refusing to even tell his kinsmen to stop pipeline vandalism that's causing so much environmental damage. A govt that cannot
guarantee security is worse than the worst. As a citizen if you're poor Sss, soldiers or police can kill you in numbers coldbloodedly and their boss will go and brief dumb c-in-c that boko haram is defeated give us our share of the one trillion naira defence largess.A leader that has blundered and failed in 4 going to 6 years cannot be trusted for more years in power even if he is faking religiosity belatedly to hoodwink the gullible. Nigeria cannot progress with a hypocritic weakling in the driver's seat.

“But having listened to the message of the CAN President (Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor), you will agree with me that all of us have hope. By God’s grace, we will get to where we want to get to as
Your excellency why not look unto God and beg him to help you break the ranks of the conspirators within and without but note that a man' enemy are the people of his household

the president should know that boko haram is political. they simply dont want him in aso rock. thats why they r killing innocent people. and the students that were killed yesterday was to hear his response at the media chat. he has a difficult decision to make. either to provide maximum security for nigerians or vacate the office.

validplanet: the president should know that boko haram is political. they simply dont want him in aso rock. thats why they r killing innocent people. and the students that were killed yesterday was to hear his response at the media chat. he has a difficult decision to make. either to provide maximum security for nigerians or vacate the office.

and u want the killers to take the vacant position after he have left.

lincolnj88: and u want the killers to take the vacant position after he have left.

if he does not want to resign, then he should provide maximum security to nigerians. that is number 1 priority. more important than any other thing- even ASUU strike. if things continue this way, the senators may have a reason to impeach him. he just has to win the war against terror.

validplanet:

if he does not want to resign, then he should provide maximum security to nigerians. that is number 1 priority. more important than any other thing- even ASUU strike. if things continue this way, the senators may have a reason to impeach him. he just has to win the war against terror.

And what is your suggestions on how he should provide the maximum security? All over the world no securty agency can function without the involvement of the citizens no matter how you equip them, not the FBI, not the metropolitan or any police.

nnanyereugo: Honestly, i feel 4 u n above all 4 our great nation Nigeria. Dont worry my dear PRESIDENT, all dis shall pass away. JST PUT ALl UR TRUST IN GOD LIK I'VE DONE and HE'LL SURPRISE US LIK HE ALWAZ DOZ WEN ALL HOPE IS LOST.

I think he need to withdraw trust from God. That has solved nothing.

I believe these challenges are the creations of the devil to slow down our development as a nation

The devil and his agents will surely fail this time

Tranquill:

And what is your suggestions on how he should provide the maximum security? All over the world no securty agency can function without the involvement of the citizens no matter how you equip them, not the FBI, not the metropolitan or any police.

its obvious that even the state of emergency will not stop the terrorist. things have to be done differently. am not sure things can continue like this in a place like israel without them finding a solution.

this their civilian jtf instead of just giving them uniforms that wld make them identifiable and easy targets, some of them can be trained as secret agents who can join the terrorists and work as spies for the nigerian army.

the terrorists can attack anywhere. pple should have guns to defend themselves.

validplanet:

its obvious that even the state of emergency will not stop the terrorist. things have to be done differently. am not sure things can continue like this in a place like israel without them finding a solution.

this their civilian jtf instead of just giving them uniforms that wld make them identifiable and easy targets, some of them can be trained as secret agents who can join the terrorists and work as spies for the nigerian army.

the terrorists can attack anywhere. pple should have guns to defend themselves.

Even the Isreali secret service can not function without informations from the ordinary citizens no matter the equipment they have. If the ordinary citizens in the affected BHaram areas do not cooperate and provide information then the Army can only try their best its not about state of emergency. In Isreal every citizen is security conscious and are loyal to their country and not their tribe as we have here. In Isreal like in most western societies even your relatives will expose you to the law enforcement agencies if you are a wanted person or commit crimes against the state. In Isreal you dont have people that will undermine the country just because the leader is not from their tribe or speak their language.

Even when you train the secrete agents, their colleagues who are supposed to fight along or protect them will be the ones to reveal to the criminals. People simply feel more loyal to their brothers, region, tribe, religion etc than they do to the country that is why our secrity effeciency can not be the same as theirs. We can only try our best.

Mtechew!!! Presido after declaring state of emergency it seems the crisis is intensifying. Mr Dullard why can't you secede the two states to the next neighbouring countries and you have a peices mind.

then they should invite the UN or US to help. that their forest base the call sambasia or what should have be gassed with chemical weapons so that nothing comes out of it alive.

otokx: The GEJ we saw in the presidential media chat did not look depressed.

So You Want Him To Be Crying Before You Understand And Believe He Is Depressed......Wise Up Guy.

All we need to do is put Nigeria and the president in prayers, it's really heart breaking to see people been killed everyday in this manner and the people behind this killing both directly and indirectly shall never know peace. If we claim to have one goal and be in one country, I don't see why you should not support your leaders, and help them develop the country rather than kill innocent citizens just to make the country ungovernable for the president. Believe it or not the blood of the innocent that you spill today will always hunt your generation. Nigeria is not meant for any particular group to rule, power must change hands and get to other geo- political zones and it shall remain so. No man is a slave to another in this country, if you feel you are tired and can't be a Nigerian anymore, I think you have the right to leave and be on your own. Nonsense

validplanet: the president should know that boko haram is political. they simply dont want him in aso rock. thats why they r killing innocent people. and the students that were killed yesterday was to hear his response at the media chat. he has a difficult decision to make. either to provide maximum security for nigerians or vacate the office.

Period to your last sentence! If Jonathan is not benefiting (political sympathy) or otherwise from the boko haram menace, it will have been over long ago.

mu2sa2: Gej went round this country making promises upon promises. He put himself forward to be president voluntarily. Now that he has failed to deliver he's giving excuses. As if concealing his wealth is not enough, he is refusing to even tell his kinsmen to stop pipeline vandalism that's causing so much environmental damage. A govt that cannot
guarantee security is worse than the worst. As a citizen if you're poor Sss, soldiers or police can kill you in numbers coldbloodedly and their boss will go and brief dumb c-in-c that boko haram is defeated give us our share of the one trillion naira defence largess.A leader that has blundered and failed in 4 going to 6 years cannot be trusted for more years in power even if he is faking religiosity belatedly to hoodwink the gullible. Nigeria cannot progress with a hypocritic weakling in the driver's seat.

my frend shut dat gutteru call mouth.no be ur mate dy join army or civilan jtf.wat hav u donè for ds con3

Trying times...GEJ knows the solution he just has to be bold about it and damn the consequences. ItS that simple.... Forget your political ambition and put this country first. DECLARE A STATE OF EMERGENCY IN THE NORTH, let go of all this politicians and get to the grass root of this issue. HOW MANY MORE HAVE TO DIE?

[quote author=youngmonie]Trying times...GEJ knows the solution he just has to be bold about it and damn the consequences. ItS that simple.... Forget your political ambition and put this country first. DECLARE A STATE OF EMERGENCY IN THE NORTH, let go of all this politicians and get to the grass root of this issue. HOW MANY MORE HAVE TO DIE stupid man you ruled and duped nigeria for over 38 years ,allow others to rule or are you born to rule,errorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!