Tinubu vows total victory over terrorists, boosts troops’ morale at Iftar

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—Sympathizes with Borno victims, hails Aamy’s loyalty to democracy

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By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja

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President Bola Tinubu vowed Friday to crush terrorism and restore peace across Nigeria, assuring troops “we will win” as he hosted an interfaith iftar at the State House, Abuja.

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Speaking amid the recent Ngoshe attack in Borno’s Gwoza LGA, Tinubu declared: “Nigeria will prevail.”

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He reached out to Governor Babagana Zulum to share condolences, extending sympathy to Vice President Kashim Shettima, Borno residents, and the nation.

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Praising security forces’ sacrifices, Tinubu promised top priority on their welfare, better accommodation, and equipment.

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“This nation will always be grateful. Your efforts won’t be in vain,” he said.

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On the economy, he reflected: “We hit rough turbulence at the start, but we’ve stabilized.

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“Tinubu hailed the overlapping Ramadan and Lenten seasons as a divine call for unity: “Our diversity is strength. Interfaith peace lets us break bread together.”

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Chief of Army Staff Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu reaffirmed the military’s “unalloyed loyalty” to Tinubu, thanking him for salary hikes, new gear, and housing.

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“We’ll defend democracy at all costs,” Shaibu pledged, urging public support.

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Attendees included Vice President Shettima, Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, NSA Nuhu Ribadu, Defence Minister Gen. Christopher Musa, Minister of State Bello Matawalle, and top officials.

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