Buhari: Expect a rapid end to insurgency

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday reaffirmed his
conviction that “the end of the Boko Haram insurgency is in
sight, given the added vigour with which the war against
the terrorist sect is now being prosecuted by Nigeria and
her allies”.

Speaking at an audience with Mr Mousa Faki Mahamat,
Chadian minister of foreign affairs and special envoy of
President Idris Deby of Chad, Buhari said that “with higher
morale among troops in the frontline against Boko Haram
and their improved logistics, equipment and training, a rapid
end to the insurgency should be expected”.

However, he said Nigeria and Chad must be prepared to
make more sacrifices to end the scourge of Boko Haram
since they are “at the very heart of the insurgency”.
“We will sustain our effort, and the insurgents will be
defeated soon,” Buhari vowed.

The special envoy of the Chadian president said that Deby
appreciated the leadership being shown by Buhari in the war
against terrorism.

“We also appreciate the diligence shown in appointing a
commander for the multinational joint task force, and
President Deby believes that the fight will end in a few
months,” he said.

“Our people rely on us to end the insurgency, because
economic development is being hampered. This fight has to
come to an end. My coming here is to reaffirm our full
commitment. Beyond the number of troops earlier
announced, Chad is still ready to commit more soldiers.
“The enemy is weakened already. Let’s stand firm, and
neutralize them.”

Buhari’s latest promise comes on the back of continued
Boko Haram attacks in the northeast. Last week, at least 50
people were killed in a bomb attack in Borno last
Wednesday.

Source:thecable