“Our ability to stand and defeat the Boko Haram terrorists in the next few weeks will determine the future of our country. The Nigerian Army and indeed the military as the symbol of our nationhood is being challenged.”
These were the words of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-General Tukur Buratai, in a message to the troops engaged in Operation Lafiya Dole today.
General Burtai stressed: “the next few days will be crucial to Operation Lafiya Dole. It is also crucial to our country Nigeria. Our sovereignty as a nation is threatened.
He sounded a serious warning of what it called the impending all-out war against the Boko Haram terrorists in the North-east in a matter, saying: “we cannot afford to lose the fight. We are better trained and better equipped. The whole nation is behind us. Mr President is with us. Let us remain steadfast in this noble cause. Be courageous. We must degrade and defeat the terrorists. This job must be done. We must make our country men and women proud.” [myad]
