By Chuks Oyema-Aziken
The Security and Economic Development Focus Group has urged Nigerians to continue to appreciate troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria for their sacrifices in keeping the country safe.
The Group made the call during solidarity rally’s in the Federal Capital Territory on Wednesday.
The rally took the Group to Kurudu, Orozo and Nyanya.
Convener of the Group, Salihu Adamu in his speech urged residents of the FCT to support the AFN keep the nations capital safe.
He said the military has ensured security of FCT, working with other security agencies.
According to Adamu, “We must support our troops under the leadership of the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Chris Musa.
“You will agree with me that the FCT is a safe place to dwell and pursue your various means of livelihood.
“Our troops are making sacrifices that some of us cannot make. Some are in the bushes months, without seeing their families etc.
But you are here.
“We must not join people who have decided to make themselves enemy of the country. They want us to be in fear all the time.
“Fortunately, we are happy, the Armed Forces of Nigeria under the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Chris Musa will not give them any breathing space,” the Group added.