Chief of Army Staff,
Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, has vowed not to return to Abuja from Borno state until
the war against the Boko Haram sect is completed.
Buratai last week
relocated fully to the North East region to oversee and direct the overall
operations in the theatre and other Nigerian Army operations across the
country.
Speaking to troops
at Ngamdu Special Super Camp on Monday April 13, during the Easter celebration,
the Army Chief regretted that the insurgency has lasted for too long but gave
assurances that in no time the Boko Haram elements will be defeated.
“You may wonder that
this counter-insurgency operation has lingered for too long, we all know
globally that counter terrorism is very complex. There are some countries that
have fought counter terrorism for close to 50years. But we’re not going to
leave it, we will not leave this camp
We are here, we will
not leave this camp until we substantially degrade these criminals. By God’s
willing, we shall be there with you no going back once we commence. We will be
with you in the valleys, on the hill, in the jungle, in the river and so on. As
I speak now, we have some element that are providing us necessary intelligence
and once we start, no going back. We are here and we make sure that we get
ourselves properly motivated, properly equipped and I assure you will have the
best of time.
Some of you have
been here before like two three times but I tell you, we are going to have the
best of time. We want the best out of you. We need your courage and
determination. I want you to have at the
back of your minds that Mr. President solidly behind you. We have already
started getting the consignment of what we require for us to handle these
insurgency and terrorism. It a matter of time and a very short time.
Buratai added;
If I ask you a
question, will you answer me? The question is, is anybody ready to chicken
out?''
And a thunderous NO rented the air from the
soldiers.
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