Following the continuous attacks by Islamic terrorist group, Boko Haram in the northeast Nigeria, Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Tukur Yusuf Buratai has called on troops operating in the hot zone of Borno, Yobe and Adamawa to brace up for a crucial battle in the next few days to ensure a total defeat of the insurgents, who are also said to be preparing and training their fighters for more attacks.
In a massage to the troops signed by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Kukasheka Usman and made available to our Correspondent on Friday, hours after Boko Haram attacked a mosque in Molai area of Maiduguri, killing worshipers as well as those who came to help the victims, General Buratai said, the next few days will be crucial to ‘Operation Lafiya Dole.’
According to the Army Chief, the situation on ground is also crucial for the country. ” Our sovereignty is threatened. The Nigerian Army and indeed the military as the symbol of our nationhood is being challenged. Our ability to stand firm in the next few days and defeat Boko Haram terrorists in the next few weeks will determine the future of our country.”
He said, the Army cannot afford to lose the fight it is preparing to engage with the Boko Haram militants and as such, urged troops to be trained and well equipped for the task ahead.
While encouraging the military, General Buratai said the entire country was behind them and Mr. President will always stand by them.
“Let us remain steadfast in this noble cause. Be courageous. We must degrade and defeat the Boko Haram terrorists. This job must be done and we must make our country men and women proud,’ he said.
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