The Unity Advocacy Group has lauded the men and officers of the Nigerian Armed Forces for their valiant efforts to preserve national unity.
This was expressed by the group in a message on Friday in honour of Independence Day, in which it claimed that the nation's unity had been largely a result of the sacrifices made by the armed services' personnel.
Ifeanyi Aigbedion, the convener of the UAG, issued a statement in which he claimed that the security problems faced by the nation were a warning to the military of the sacrifices to come in order to further fortify national unity.
Aigbedion congratulated the armed forces and Chief of Defence Staff Lucky Irabor for their efforts, noting that terrorists no longer had a safe haven in the nation, which is why they made such a large-scale surrender.
“We are proud of what our military is doing across the country. Bandits, terrorists, and economic saboteurs have received the message that Nigeria is not safe for them. That is why you see them surrendering en masse.
“Most importantly, we at the UAG, are glad that the Chief of Defence Staff has taken interest in the anti-bunkering operations in the Niger Delta region and other oil-producing areas.”
The group urged a concerted effort against the enemies of the country, adding that those who didn’t want the country’s peace must reap the rewards of the evil they sowed.