'We'll use force if militants refuse to accept peace,' Buratai says

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July 25, 2016 4:44 PM

Buratai also said that the Federal Government's attempts to make peace with the militants should not be mistaken for weakness.

Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General

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The army chief made the comment while speaking with journalists during the commissioning of the new Administrative Block of the 2 Brigade in Port Harcourt, Daily Post reports.

“We are committed to the dialogue with the Niger-Delta Avengers but in a situation whereby peace cannot go on, we could resort to the kinetic means. But the non-kinetic means will be sought before government can use the kinetic means," Buratai, who was ‎represented by the General Commanding Officer of the 82 Division, Major-General Ibrahim Attahiru, said.

“So, there is the need for the Niger Delta Avengers to see reasons and dialogue with government," he added.

‎The avengers have frequently denied being in peace talks with the government.

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