Following the successful capture of “Camp Zero”, the Sambisa forest which was the enclave of the Boko Haram sect, the Nigerian Army hosted President Muhammadu Buhari to Guards Brigade Regimental Dinner on Friday and presented to him the captured Boko Haram flag.

The flag was handed over to President Buhari by the Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, Maj. -Gen. Lucky Irabor.

In responds, President Buhari challenged the Nigerian Army to continue to ensure the survival of Nigeria as a geo-political entity despite the “political madness’’ being exhibited in some parts of the country.

“All these political madness in the North East, the Niger Delta or in the East should not be allowed to cause division or any form of tension in the country.

“There are 250 ethnic groups, so keeping Nigeria one is a task that must be done, even for your personal reason you must make sure this country remains united and stronger,’’

 “We will do our best to build the national institutions in the country”. President Buhari added.
He further added; “As a civilian president I will do my best and I’m telling you all these because you are part of the leadership of this great country and God willing we will remain great.”

The Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Tukur Buratai in responds, urged the officers and men of the Guards Brigade to always maintain the courage and discipline they were known for in 2017 and beyond.

He assured that the military would continue their onslaught in the North East, and would not rest in mopping up of the remnants of the Boko Haram insurgents.

The highlight of the occasion was the ‎inauguration of the PMB (President Muhammadu Buhari) Gymnasium at the Scorpion Mess in W.U. Bassey Cantonment by the President, NAN reports.

In attendance were the representative of Senate President, ‎Sen. Leader, Ali Ndume and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Malam Muhammed Bello, National Security Adviser, Service Chiefs‎, the Inspector General of Police Ibrahim Idris, Presidential aides and other dignitaries.

The Commander, Brigade of Guards, Brig.-Gen. Musa Yusuf, delivered the vote of thanks at the occasion which was attended by notable personalities including