Retired soldiers, under the umbrella of the Nigerian War Veterans, Ogun State chapter, decried on Thursday the spate of killings and kidnapping cases recorded in the country in recent times.
The soldiers made the complaints in an open letter addressed to the President and jointly signed by the chairman and secretary of the body, Fatai Shorinmade and Ogundairo Victor, respectively.
The retired soldiers, who served for 35 years in various departments across the country before their retirements, expressed their gratitude to Tinubu for taking decisive action during “this critical period in Nigeria’s history.”
The ex-military men described Tinubu’s actions since he came to office as ones aimed at smoking out bandits, kidnappers, and other disruptive elements in Nigeria’s forests and hideouts.
The senior citizens added that Tinubu, as a result, has garnered widespread support from the veteran community.
The group, however, emphasised the importance of preserving the unity and sovereignty of Nigeria, a nation for which they have tirelessly fought.
The veterans “commend the efforts and the spirit of the fighting soldiers whose dedication is now yielding tangible results nationwide.”
They highlighted the significance of addressing the welfare concerns of both active soldiers and retired war veterans.
The group also urged Tinubu to prioritise the welfare packages for war veterans, emphasising that neglecting their needs could potentially demoralise serving soldiers.
“We implore our president to adequately look into the welfare of our war veterans, which could also boost the morale of our fighting soldiers.
“We hereby implore our president to adequately look into the welfare of our war veterans, which could also boost the fighting soldiers who will feel that they also might be treated the way war veterans are presently being delayed,” they stated.
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