I cannot forget the sacrifice my Dad (Cpl. Linus Aleogho aka Bazooka Attack) made for Nigeria, for ECOWAS and for the United Nations (UN). The wars and battles he fought to defend our peace and sovereignty and for the "Peace Keeping" Mission (wars) he fought in some African countries for their unity.
As one born and brought up in the Army Barrack (by the way, I am always proud of that), I understand the sacrifice an average Soldier is making for this nation.
I remember then, that whenever our fathers (Soldiers) leave for duty, we were always unsure which of them would be killed or which would come back. Hence, we were forced to pray for them all through the days, weeks or months they will be there till their return.
I was born in Rukkuba Barrack, Jos, Plateau State and I grew up in Monguno Barrack (the area Boko Haram is current ruining), of Borno State.
By divine plans, I was always opportune to work with the Nigeria Police (not as a Police Officer, but as a Surveillance Security Personnel) for more than 6 years on close proximity.
I can confidently tell you that the life of an average Force Personnel (whether Army, Police, Navy, Air force, etc) in Nigeria, is a life of SACRIFICE.
Forget about the bad eggs. There are bad eggs among all sectors in Nigeria. Forget about the corruption in the system. An average force man is a victim of the corruption.
If you sign in to do the work of the Force in Nigeria from a pure heart, you are simply signing in your entire life.
You will pay this price with your time, life, resources and worst of all, with your family. Your family will literally suffer for this.
Also, the society might not appreciate you because of the bad eggs among the ranks and because of the misconceptions.
To my friends who are in the force, you can now understand why I will always love, appreciate and respect you.
You are doing a great and selfless service that only God Almighty can reward. Do not be discouraged.
To everyone of us civilians, let us have an attitude of love, appreciation and respect for our Force Men.
They need to be encouraged and celebrated. For the scripture says: "give honor and respect to all those to whom it is due." Romans 13:7b.
We should always pray for them. They need our prayers, for they are also human. Besides, they are either our fathers, brothers, sisters, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews or friends.
NIGERIA WILL BE GREAT! In Jesus name.
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