Former Nigerian Senator Shehu Sani has strongly condemned a viral video showing a notorious terrorist, Bello Turji, and his gang seizing a Nigerian military Armored Personnel Carrier (APC). The video, which has been circulating widely, depicts Turji and his group celebrating their capture of the military vehicle, a development that has sparked widespread concern and criticism.
Shehu
Sani's Response to the Viral Video
Reacting
to the video on his official X handle (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, Shehu Sani
expressed his disapproval and reiterated that the actions of Turji and his gang
do not change their status as terrorists. Sani described Turji and his group as
"mass murderers, kidnappers, and rapists" who pose a significant
threat to Nigeria's peace and security. He emphasized that despite their
temporary successes, these terrorists "will never win over our
country," adding that "it's only a matter of time" before they
are defeated.
Call for
Public Support of the Military
Sani
also urged Nigerians to refrain from using the incident to undermine the
efforts and sacrifices of the Nigerian military. He pointed out that such
setbacks, though unfortunate, are not unique to Nigeria and can occur even in
the most advanced military operations globally. Sani stressed that the video of
the captured armored vehicle does not make Turji a hero or reduce his crimes.
He
wrote, "The terrorist Bello Turji posting a video of a captured armored
vehicle doesn’t make him a hero or less of a criminal. Those using his
propaganda images to demean the efforts and sacrifices of the armed forces and
the police should be reminded that even the most advanced military in the world
can experience this kind of temporary setback."
Appreciating
the Sacrifices of Nigerian Security Forces
The
former lawmaker further highlighted the importance of appreciating the
sacrifices made by Nigerian security personnel. He reminded Nigerians that the
reason they can "sleep in their homes with their families and go about
their normal lives" is because of the thousands of military personnel who
are "sacrificing their own lives and comfort" to protect the country
from such threats.
Conclusion
The viral video has sparked widespread debate on social media, with many expressing concern over the implications of such an event. However, Shehu Sani's response serves as a reminder of the resilience and commitment of the Nigerian military and calls for public support and recognition of their efforts in combating terrorism.
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