The MNJTF troops say they have killed scores of Boko Haram and the ISWAP terrorists in the ongoing Lake Chad region clearance operations.
Defence spokesman Bernard Onyeuko gave the updates on the military operations across the country on Thursday in Abuja.
The Nigerian Army says it has so far lived up to Nigerians’ expectations in its fight against bandits, Boko Haram, and ISWAP terrorists.
Governor Babagana Zulum says there is no ISWAP governor in Borno, insisting that he is fully in charge of the state.
Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Isiaka Amao, says Nigerian troops are ready to destroy bandits ravaging the country as he pledged to collaborate with Kogi in fighting bandits.
The acting GOC 7 Division, Brig.-Gen. Abdulwahab Eyitayo has ordered Nigerian troops to kill off remaining Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab announced on Monday that the UK would provide £12.6 Million to fight the threat of terrorism in West Africa.
“I feel safer than in Abuja. Because (in Abuja) somebody can knock down your door with a gun,” said Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, Ali Ndume.
Nigeria lost $40.6 billion alone to insecurity in 2020 as unknown gunmen, killer herdsmen, bandits, Boko Haram, and ISWAP terrorists combined to unleash violence.
Nigerian Army has begged Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists to seek forgiveness and reconciliation, saying soldiers and the public are not happy people are dying.
