President Bola Tinubu has issued a marching order to the military to confront Boko Haram terrorists, bandits, separatists, and other criminal gangs threatening the peace and sovereignty of the nation, stating that the time to crush the criminals is now.

President Tinubu, who gave the charge at the grand finale of the 2025 Nigerian Army Day celebration held in Kaduna State, reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of officers and soldiers of the armed forces.

He also promised to continue to invest in modern equipment, intelligence, and human capital that would improve the effectiveness of the military.

Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu reminded the officers and men to discharge their duties with a high sense of professionalism, courage, discipline, and honour, guided by the nation’s constitution and international best practices.