How We Intend To Clear Boko Haram Remnants – Buratai

Eniola Olayemi

Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Tukur Buratai, says the army has made significant progress and sacrifices to fight against terrorism, saying what remains is to clear the remnants of the Boko Haram insurgents through offensive actions, long range patrols and ambushes.

Speaking in Maiduguri yesterday while having Christmas lunch with the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole, Buratai asked them to be wary of Boko Haram terrorists’ misinformation and propaganda aimed at demoralising them to break their cohesion and fighting spirit.

Army spokesman, Brigadier General Sani Usman, said in a statement that Buratai was at Forward Operation Base (FOB) Delwa, Konduga Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State where he felicitated with the officers and soldiers of the FOB and 7-Division Garrison.

He quoted the COAS as saying, “You have decimated the Boko Haram terrorists, but they want to brainwash you through propaganda. You should not believe their lies and misinformation.

“There are several elements who don’t wish Nigeria well hence their concerted efforts to bring disaffection among the officers and soldiers into logger head through false information and claims on the social media,” he said.

Buratai paid tribute to the gallant officers and soldiers that that paid the supreme price in the course of fighting terrorism and insurgency, congratulating the troops for their bravery and steadfastness.

“The government and Nigerians appreciate their efforts, he told the troops, saying, and “The President has promised total support to the military in order to bring the conflict to logical end.”