Oluwu of Kuta, HRM Oba Dr Hammed Makama Oyelude, CON, Tegbosun iii, has called on Nigerians to support the Nigerian Army in mitigating the security challenges in the country.

According to the statement issued by his media office in Kuta at the weekend, Oba Makama said the activities of various militias and mercenary has posed threat the to national security.

Oba Makama, therefore, urged all and sundry, especially traditional rulers, to ensure that their domains are safe and secured.

“As we all know that the Nigerian Army is responsible for the promotion and securing of our territorial integrity which is the symbol of our sovereignty, we must all rally round them to ensure they succeed in this onerous task.

“To keep Nigeria as a one is a task that must be achieved.

” It’s unthinkable that Pakistan nationals will be caught training the Boko Haram insurgency on how to attack the symbol of our sovereignty, which is the Nigerian Army.

“We must ensure that all hands are on deck to defeat this deadly ‘monster’ before it’s too late,” the monarch added.

Oba Makama also commended the Chief of army staff, COAS Lt General Olufemi Oluyede for prioritising the troops’ welfare and leading from the front.