Buratai also asserted that Buhari left a good legacy behind, adding that he served the country with “honour and commitment.”
By Kehinde Okeowo
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai (rtd), has said late former President, Muhammadu Buhari was committed to ending insecurity in Nigeria while in charge.
He made his known on Tuesday in Katsina while awaiting the arrival of Buhari’s remains for final burial in Daura.
Buratai, who was appointed Army Chief by Buhari in 2015, described the late president as a resolute leader who was determined to defeat Boko Haram.
He added that the former military ruler never minced words in his directives to degrade the terrorist group, and always stood firm on achieving results in the war against insurgency.
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He said, “President Buhari was a commander-in-chief who was clear about his mission to defeat Boko Haram. He gave firm instructions and trusted me to execute them effectively.”
He went on to say his former boss was a result-oriented leader who made security a top priority despite the complex challenges in the Northeast.
“He even foresaw, based on intelligence reports, that the Northwest would become another epicenter of insecurity after the Northeast. He acted swiftly and provided guidance on how to tackle it,” he added.
He further noted that the late president left a good legacy behind, stressing that he served the country with “honour and commitment.”
“We thank God for his life. He has left behind a legacy that will continue to inspire us, especially in the military, where he served with honour and commitment,” Buratai further said
