Former military Head of State Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) has encouraged the Federal Government (FG) not to accept any pleas for surrender from bandits operating around the country.
Babangida made the comment in a post on his official X handle, which was previously known as Twitter, where he insisted that all bandits be dealt with ruthlessly.
According to him, security personnel should first utterly neutralise the perpetrators before considering any type of confrontation.
Read what IBB wrote below:
“While the bandits are pleading for surrender, we must not accept their plea until every one of them is neutralized and eliminated.
“Afterward, I expect the military to invite negotiators and sympathizers like Sheikh Gumi and other subordinates, for comprehensive questioning.”
The former leader’s remark has stirred reactions from Nigerians on social media, with many individuals expressing conflicting views on his viewpoint.
See reactions below;
One user, identified as Dr. Jay, supported the stance, writing: “Exactly sir..✓ By now, Gumi should have been sympathizing with them in the lower chamber of Military Cantonment..✍️”
Another commenter, Phyno, expressed concern about public opinion shifts, stating: “Nigerians only have temporary brains, after all the hate Nigerians hate Gumi, if gumi come out today and say something captivating, trust our mumu Niaja people dem go like am sharp sharp, start they support am.”
Also reacting, Ikechukwu said: “It is very important that this idea be implemented to the last letter.”
The statements come amid ongoing national debates about how to combat insecurity and armed banditry in various sections of Nigeria.
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