Boko Haram will soon be crushed- Buratai assures Nigerians
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai has assured Nigerians of the permanent elimination of the Boko Haram Insurgence.
He spoke during the Nigerian Army Special Day at the ongoing 41st Kaduna International Trade fair. He was represented by the Chief of Policy, Nigerian Army, Lieutenant General Lamidi Adeosun
He said;
“The Nigerian Army, apart from its primary role of defending the territorial integrity of Nigeria is also involved in fighting insurgency in the North East and other internal security operations across the length and breadth of the Nation.”
“However, in line with global trends, the NA is developing its capacity to contribute to the economic development agenda of the present political leadership through the establishment of some army units such as Nigeria Army Farm and Ranches, NA Post Service Housing Development Limited, Command Engineering Depot as well as NA Property Limited and NA Welfare Limited by Guarantee.”
“The overall objective is to make the NA a people’s army with versatility in fighting the enemies of Nigeria and food insecurity on the other hand.”
“Specifically, few days ago, our troops deployed in Damboa Bornu State recorded a resounding tactical victory against the evil forces of Boko Haram who dare the superiority of our Forces. ”
“They paid very dearly for it by the monumental losses in men and equipment. Let me once more remind us that the ongoing operations in the NE is asymmetrical and not a conventional warfare. We hereby solicit the support, prayers, patience and understanding of all Nigerians, he added.
