Nigeria Independence: President Jonathan Urge Terrorists To Lay Down Arms.

President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday called on terrorists and insurgents waging war against the country to lay down their
arms and embrace peace.
In a nationwide broadcast to mark Nigeria’s 54th Independence Anniversary, Jonathan restated the commitment of his administration to bringing all terrorists to justice and making the country safe for all.
He extended the olive branch to those with genuine grievances, saying that government would listen to them if they explored the dialogue table.
The president said that as Commander-in-Chief, he would continue to do all it takes to enable the Armed Forces to keep “devastating blows at the heart of terror”.
He urged Nigerians to put aside all parochial considerations and rally round the government and armed forces in the fight against terror.
“On an occasion like this, it is important that we remember all the precious souls that have been lost in the unprecedented war of terror.
“This war is unleashed on some parts of our country by these individuals who want to compel us to live our lives their way. They will not succeed!
“In their mission, they have maimed and raped. They have killed men, women and children, rendering many children orphans and several women widows.
“They have made violence their ideology and are bent on destroying our country. Dear countrymen and women, we will not allow them,” said the president.
Jonathan paid tributes to the security and armed forces for their commitment and sacrifice even in the face constant of challenge and mortal danger.
“My gratitude goes out to our armed forces whose will has been greatly challenged by this insurgency more than any other time, since the civil war.
“Yet, they have remained undaunted and unwearied in the face of constant challenge and mortal danger. Fellow Nigerians, it is our collective duty as patriots to avail our men and women in uniform of all the support they need to fight and win this war.
“I urge every Nigerian to put aside political, sectional or other parochial considerations, and support whole-heartedly the efforts of the government and the military, in checking this evil,” he urged.
Source:PM News