I am a Nigerian and I am Not a Terrorist

As the current crisis in Nigeria continues to escalate I kept wondering where we are heading to. This is NOT the Nigeria I use to know. Suicide Bombing and mass killing of innocent people use to be what we watch only on foreign movies. As a Nigerian, i can assure you that terrorism is not in our blood. Nevertheless my write up on the current crisis, terrorism, bombing, kidnapping and blood shedding looming my beloved country today is simply to make a special shout out, to recognise, encourage and in a special way say a Big ''Thank You'' to the Nigerian army especially our gallant soldiers in the very war front because hardly do we remember to appreciate their contributions and sacrifices.
As the cases of terrorism, suicide bombing  and above all the kidnap of the Chibok school girls are all on the lips of the world now, 'Yes' the world. Everybody  is lending a voice for the release of the girls. And with the current and most popular hash tag that stirred the whole world #BringBackOurGirls. Yes. They are all good but guess what? Somebody still have to do the search and rescue. Someone has to make a physical effort which is to have a face off with the terrorists. And that still take us back to our gallant soldiers and all the forces.
It is not that these men doesn't like comfort, it is not that they can't get any other job, trust me when I say it is not that they don't want to be with their family everyday, with their wife and children. Sitting, watching television and having a nice evening with their families. No!!... But these men, who are being driven by passion and love for their beloved country, driven by the hunger for peace, have made the ultimate choice and sacrifice to serve and protect their beloved country with their own lives. Days, weeks, months and sometimes years they are faraway from home, from the love at home, away from the warm embrace of their loved ones just to make U and I, the civilians sleep with both eyes closed.
And now my concern and questions are
''How are we encouraging these gallant and  honorable men to discharge their duties and do more?
To the Government, the Army Chiefs and Generals and the Army high Rank Officers and all in charge... How are we working together?
I am not here to judge or criticize anybody but to encourage, plead and beckon on all of Us to do the right thing.
Are the funds meant for the Army, the ministry of defense used properly?
Are the armory well equipped and ammunitions well sourced?
Are the soldiers and their  welfare well taken care of? How about a sound medical outfit and assistance? How are the fallen Heroes shown some last respect? How are the families of those that lost their lives in the line of duty taken care of? These and many more are the questions I keep asking. Like I said ''Am not here to criticise but to encourage all that is concern and in charge to do the right thing. To the Government, please make the funds available and don't politicise the situation. To the Army officers in charge, our Army Generals and all commanding officers please use the funds judiciously. This is not the time to enrich pockets at the detriment of our beloved country. Ensure that the men you are sending out to the war front are well equipped, well motivated. Remember they have families too who are expectant of their return. If this war is won... You all have a share in the glory!
And to those sabotaging the whole efforts just remember ''there is God oooo''! Because the cases of our gallant soldiers being ambushed and slaughtered is so disheartening or bullet proof vests and helmets being easily perforated or pierced by bullets is not encouraging.

So, to the Government of Nigeria, the Ministry of Defense, the Army Chiefs and Generals Thank You for the efforts being put in to arrest the crisis but You still need to do more
And in a Special way... To all the gallant men and women out their in the war front, in the forests, Thank You for your sacrificial efforts, for the courageous risks, for the sleepless nights and for all that you contribute and do just to tackle and combat terrorism in our country.
Terrorism is Not and can NEVER be our identity.
The rest of the world should take note
We are Nigerians.
We are good people
We are Peace loving people
And we are NOT Terrorists.
To the families of those kidnapped girls ... Please be strong. Our girls will be back. We know your pains. And if we join hands, soon terrorism shall be uprooted from this country.
God Bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria
God Bless our President and all Govt officials
God bless the military and all the forces in Nigeria, Police, Navy, Air force, etc.
God Bless the citizens of Nigeria
I am a Nigerian and I am NOT a Terrorist.
@franciskachi