He spoke on Monday in Port Harcourt at
the inauguration of a newly built ultra-modern 2 Brigade headquarters
complex and an Olympic size swimming pool, among others.
He advised militant groups operating in
the Niger Delta region to take advantage of the willingness of the
Federal Government to use peaceful means to end agitation in the region
rather than resorting to violence.
His words: “Government is still committed to dialogue and whereby this cannot go on – then there could be resort to other means.
“The non-kinetic (force) means has always been the first choice before government can recourse to the kinetic means.
“So, there is need for the Niger Delta Avengers to see reason and dialogue with government.”
Buratai, who was represented by the
General Officer Commanding 82 Division, Enugu, Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim
Attahiru, also said the military would provide security for July 30
legislative re-run election if needed.
He said the army was faced with shortage
of accommodation, offices and other infrastructure needed for optimal
performance by troops.
The army chief informed current
intervention effort in renovating dilapidated structures and building
new ones despite challenges of dwindling national resources.
“The newly built RSM accommodation
quarters and brigade administrative headquarters will provide a
conducive atmosphere for higher productivity by officers and soldiers.
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