The Nigerian Army has reiterated its stand on ending terrorism in
three months as directed by President Muhammadu Buhari.
The Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Usman,
stated this while giving an update on the counter-insurgency operation
at a news conference in Abuja on Thursday.
Usman said the recent offensive operations carried out by combined
forces had decimated the central command and leadership base of the
insurgents.
He said the military offensive had left the terrorists with no formidable force.
Usman said the objective of ending the reign of terror in the region
in the shortest possible time was not only feasible, but a reality
that Nigerians would soon come to live with.
He said troops involved in the operations have been directed to pursue
the insurgents to their last known hideout in line with the general
objective.
He said: “I have no iota of doubt in my mind that our troops will wipe
out the insurgents in the shortest possible time and we are committed
to this target.
“You are aware that our troops recaptured Gamboru Ngala last Tuesday
and are now consolidating, mopping up and preparing for the next
offensive against the terrorists.
“It is gratifying to note that most of the terrorist group leadership
has been decimated, while foot soldiers are abandoning their masters,
burying their weapons in the forest and seeking solace.
“It is the achievements from harmonised efforts that have confirmed
our stand that the insurgency would be ended as soon as possible.”
Usman attributed the feat attained so far to the strengthened
collaboration among the security agencies, especially the synergy
between the army and the air force.
He said officers and personnel of the Nigerian Air Force had exhibited
the highest level of professionalism to the admiration of all in the
present offensive against the insurgents.
The director cited the professionally executed air reconnaissance and
provision of logistic support to ground troops in remote locations,
among others, as some of air force’s invaluable support to the
operations.
He said: “I would like to acknowledge the commendable role the
Nigerian Air Force plays in the fight against terrorism, alongside
sister services and other security agencies.
“The Bombardment of identified Boko Haram terrorists’ location, close
air support, air surveillance and interdiction by the Nigerian Air
Force, have enhanced the ongoing operation’s efficiency and successes.
“In addition to providing water and airlift of other logistics to the
war front, the air force has been a force multiplier as troops are
confident that they would receive quick medical attention when
necessary.”
Usman said the pressure exerted on the insurgents by the joint forces,
led by troops of the Nigerian Army, would be sustained until they were
totally wiped out from the nation’s territory.
The director promised that the military would do its part by ensuring
that recaptured territories were secured well enough for the
government to commence reconstruction work.
Usman, however, appealed to the general public to sustain the level of
cooperation in order to expeditiously end insurgency in the affected
parts of the North East.
The News Agency of Nigeria recalls that President Buhari had given the
military three months within which to end
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