The
Nigerian Army has reiterated its stand on ending terrorism in three
months as directed by President Muhammadu Buhari,Col. Sani Usman
Acting Director of Army Public Relations,Col. Sani Usman
From all indications, President Muhammadu Buhari's promise to wipe
out the Boko Haram insurgency within a period of three months could be
achieved as the terrorists are currently running with their tails in
between their legs.
A recent statement by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations,
Col. Sani Usman will give Nigerians, especially those in the
North-Eastern part of Nigeria who are mostly affected by the menace some
sort of relief.
He stated during a news conference in Abuja on Thursday, 3rd of
September that the recent offensive operations carried out by combined
forces, had incapacitated the central command and leadership base of
the insurgents.
He said the military offensive had left the terrorists with no
formidable force. Usman said the objective of ending the reign of
terror in the region in the shortest possible time, was not only
feasible, but a reality that Nigerians would soon come to live with. He
said troops involved in the operations have been directed to pursue
the insurgents to their last known hideout in line with the general
objective.
“I have no iota of doubt in my mind that our troops will wipe out the insurgents in the shortest possible time and we are committed to this target. “You are aware that our troops recaptured Gamboru Ngala last Tuesday and are now consolidating, mopping up and preparing for the next offensive against the terrorists. “It is gratifying to note that most of the terrorist group leadership, has been decimated, while foot soldiers are abandoning their masters, burying their weapons in the forest and seeking solace.
“It is the achievements from harmonised efforts that have confirmed our stand that the insurgency would be ended as soon as possible, “ he said.
“I have no iota of doubt in my mind that our troops will wipe out the insurgents in the shortest possible time and we are committed to this target. “You are aware that our troops recaptured Gamboru Ngala last Tuesday and are now consolidating, mopping up and preparing for the next offensive against the terrorists. “It is gratifying to note that most of the terrorist group leadership, has been decimated, while foot soldiers are abandoning their masters, burying their weapons in the forest and seeking solace.
“It is the achievements from harmonised efforts that have confirmed our stand that the insurgency would be ended as soon as possible, “ he said.
Usman attributed the feat attained so far, to the strengthened
collaboration among the security agencies, especially the synergy
between the army and the air force. He said officers and personnel of
the Nigerian Air Force had exhibited the highest level of
professionalism to the admiration of all in the present offensive
against the insurgents.