Addressing journalists, Buba conveyed a clear message: "Make Nigerians no gree for terrorists this year. You see something, you say something, and we assure them of doing something," using the popular pidgin slang 'no gree for anybody,' currently trending among youths as a mantra for the year. The slang is perceived by many as an encouragement to stick to one's beliefs and resist external influence.

While Buba embraced the slang, the spokesperson for the Nigeria Police Force, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, had expressed concerns on Wednesday, warning that the trend could potentially plunge the country into crisis.

Undeterred by this, Buba, after rallying Nigerians to stand against terrorists, emphasized the military's focus for 2024 – to locate and eliminate terrorists wherever they may be hiding. He asserted, "The aim of our ongoing operations remains unchanged and clear even in the new year 2024. We aim to find and destroy the terrorists wherever they may be hiding to ensure their enduring defeat. This would deny the terrorist the ability to terrorize or hurt citizens across the country."

As the year unfolds, the call to action echoes loudly, emphasizing the collective responsibility in the fight against terrorism and the military's commitment to ensuring the safety and security of the nation.