The head of the hunters from all the local governments in the state, Malam Mai-Gana Mai-Durma, who made the call in Maiduguri today as he spoke to newsmen, said that the hunters are familiar with the terrain at the dreaded forest which is the hideout and operational base of the terrorists.
“We are appealing to the military authorities to allow us join the fight against Boko Haram at the Sambisa forest. We are ready to pursue the terrorists because we know the terrain very well.”
Mai-Durma said that the military should align them with members of the vigilance group, popularly knwon as the Civilian JTF, for effective result.
“We will over-run Sambisa in partnership with members of the civilian JTF if given the opportunity. This will help to complement the effort of military in the anti terrorism operation.” The head of the hunters said that the members in the 27 local government areas of the state have all along been rendered idle by the Boko Haram terrorism.
“Hunters from all the 27 Borno LGAs are all in Maiduguri with our leaders doing nothing at present because of Boko Haram. Rather than idling away, we will want to assist the military in crushing Boko Haram terrorists.”
Mai-Durma also appealed to the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Ibn Garbai, to assist in forwarding the request to the military authorities for consideration. [myad]
