Boko Haram’s days numbered, says Buhari

In from Olumide Olaoluwa ….
The days of Boko Haram fighters are numbered as the terrorists are already weakened, President Muhammadu Buhari has declared.
He said his firm conviction was based on the added vigour against the insurgents by Nigeria and her allies.
Buhari spoke while receiving Chadian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Special Envoy of President Idris Deby, Mousa Mahamat.
“We will sustain our effort, and the insurgents will be defeated soon,” Buhari vowed.
The President said with the higher morale among troops in the frontline against Boko Haram, improved logistics, equipment and training, a rapid end to the insurgency could be expected.

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The President, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, however said Nigeria and Chad must be prepared to make more sacrifices to end the scourge of Boko Haram since they were at the “very heart of the insurgency”.
Mahamat appreciated the leadership of President Buhari in the war against terrorism.
“We also appreciate the diligence shown in appointing a commander for the Multinational Joint Task Force, and President Deby believes that the fight will end in a few months.
“Our people rely on us to end the insurgency, because economic development is being hampered. This fight has to come to an end.
“My coming here is to reaffirm our full commitment. Beyond the number of troops earlier announced, Chad is still ready to commit more soldiers.
“The enemy is weakened already. Let’s stand firm, and neutralize them,” he said.

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