President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday expressed optimism that the Nigerian Army has been adequately equipped to end cattle rustling, banditry, and other security threats in the country.

Buhari spoke during the 2016 Nigerian Army Day Celebration in Gusau, Zamfara State, which was themed: “Optimizing the Capability of the Nigerian Army to meet Contemporary Security Challenges.”

The President noted that the incessant activities of insurgents and cattle rustlers have made farming, livestock management and other economic activities more difficult in the face of the general economic challenges.

He also commended the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, for his foresight and initiative in mobilizing adequate resources to tackle cattle rustling and banditry.

Buhari also applauded the Nigerian Army collaboration with the sister services and other security agencies towards degrading and decimating the miscreants.