B’Haram in trouble as 10, 000 hunters offer to invade Sambisa

The days of the Boko Haram sect may seem well numbered, as well over 10, 000 local hunters from the north east have volunteered their services in the fight against terrorism.

The hunters from Taraba, Gombe, Bauchi, Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states at their annual oath-taking festival, called Salala in Adamawa recently, said they are familiar with the terrain in some of the dreaded forests including Sambisa where the terrorists take refuge.

They called on military authorities to allow them join in the fight against terror, and called on government to assist with ammunition, transportation and logistics.

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Spokesperson for the group in Adamawa, Muhammad Tola, said, “We are ready to pursue the terrorists because we know the terrain very well.  We are appealing to the military authorities to allow us join the fight against Boko Haram at the Sambisa Forest,” Tola said.

He said the government could also enlist young hunters who were willing to join the army, police, and other security agencies.

According to him, “We remain one big family devoid of religious or tribal sentiments, that is why you can see us converged for this epoch-making event”.

Female hunters also participated in the Salala festival. The leader of the female hunters, Aisha Bakari Gombi, said securing the society was a fight for everyone, irrespective of gender.

 

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