The Chief of Army
Staff, Tukur Buratai has said that Boko Haram terrorists have been pushed out
of all the north-eastern states except Borno State.
The COAS said this
in a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari and Governors from the North-East
states on Monday August 10. He further disclosed that troops are sharing
intelligence to rout the insurgents out of Borno.
Buratai was quoted
saying in a statement released by Presidential spokesperson Garba Shehu;
“There are no Boko
Haram terrorists in neighbouring states. They have been pushed out, and now
cornered in Borno State.
“We are coordinating
with civil and traditional authorities, mobilising and reinforcing and all we
need is patience. We will not relent."
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