Military operations already yielding results - Presidency

President Goodluck Jonathan has thanked
Nigerians for their support for the state of
emergency declared last week in Borno,
Yobe and Adamawa States.
Senior Special Assistant to the President,
Public Affairs, Dr. Doyin Okupe, made this
known in a statement on Sunday.
The statement read, "President Goodluck
Jonathan has expressed gratitude to all
Nigerians for the overwhelming support
they have given to the declaration of state
of emergency in Borno, Yobe and
Adamawa states. The President also
thanked the leadership of the National
Assembly and many of its members, who
have through calls and personal
visitations, given solidarity and support
for this extraordinary step taken by the
President in order to halt the mindless
killings, bombings and general insecurity
that had prevailed in that part of the
country.
"The President also notes with
gratification the positive disposition and
understanding of the governors of the
federation, especially the Northern
Governors Forum, Leaders and Elders in
the North, traditional rulers, religious
leaders, cultural and political groups
nationwide, including opposition political
parties, civil society organisations and the
media.
Okupe said the President was appreciative
of the efforts, loyalty, commitment and
sacrifice of members of the armed forces
and other security agencies, who had
demonstrated commendable patriotism
and gallantry in compliance with the order
of the Commander-in Chief.
Okupe further stated, "Mr. President also
appreciates the encouragement by
members of the diplomatic corps and
international community, and promises
that as a disciplined force, members of the
Armed Forces will operate according to
acceptable international rules of
engagement and will pay particular
attention to the safety and well-being of
the citizens of the affected states during
this period of emergency rule.
"Mr. President also notes that the efforts of
the Armed Forces have already started
yielding positive results, as available
information confirm that the insurgents
have been dislodged from their previous
safe havens and camps, while many have
been apprehended, and their activities in
the affected states have been brought to a
total halt."