Boko Haram, threat to Nigeria’s sovereignty –Army Chief

Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai has told troops that the defeat of Boko Haram will determine the future of Nigeria, as the existence of the terrorist sect is a threat to the sovereignty of the nation.

He stated this in a message to the troops fighting insurgents in the north east against the insurgents, and charged them to be determined in the fight against the terrorists.

Buratai in the message made available by army spokesman Colonel Sani Usman reads: ‎‎ “The next few days will be crucial to Op LAFIYA DOLE. It is also crucial to our country Nigeria. Our sovereignty as a nation is threatened.

“The Nigerian Army and indeed the military as the symbol of our nationhood is being challenged.

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“Our ability to stand and defeat the Boko Haram terrorists in the next few weeks will determine the future of our country.

“We cannot afford to lose the fight. We are better trained and better equipped. The whole nation is behind us.

“Mr President is with us. Let us remain steadfast in this noble cause. Be courageous. We must degrade and defeat the terrorists. This job must be done. We must make our country men and women proud.”

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