The Federal Government has said that it would not entertain the balkanisation of any part of the country.
It also explained that there will be no room for secession as Nigerians living together is an obligation and not optional.
Certain groups have been campaigning to be allowed to exit the Nigerian union brought together under the separate Southern and Northern protectorates by Lord Lugard in 1914.
The Minister of Defence Mohammed Abubakar Badaru reaffirmed the indivisibility of the country at the weekend during a peace meeting in Plateau State.
Badaru said: “The Federal Government will not entertain such demand capable of causing division and disaffection among Nigerians.
“Therefore, living together is not an option but an obligation.
“This is evident in Mr President’s firm resolve to fight any secessionist agenda in any part of the country.
“My presence here is to fulfil my mandate as the Minister of Defence charged with the responsibility for the protection of our national territory both from external and internal aggression.
“Therefore, I will not relent until the Federal Government and the Ministry of Defence deploy all assets to ensure our people sleep with their eyes closed.
“I must first express my displeasure over the recurring attacks and reprisals that resulted in the loss of lives and property especially in Jol and Sho in Barkin Ladi and Riyom LGAs in recent times.
“These killings kept recurring despite the best efforts of our security agencies on the Plateau; especially 3 Division (Nigerian Army)/Operation Safe Heaven (OPSH) to ensure amicable settlements during any incidents involving attacks on cattle or farm as well as cattle rustling.’’
