Boko Haram: I will keep my promise to Nigerians - PMB

– President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to fulfill his promise of protecting Nigerians against Boko Haram and other violent extremists
– He condemned the activities of Boko Haram militants, describing it as mindless killing of innocent citizens
– President Buhari said: “This is the oath to which I swore and I will uphold it at all cost”.

President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to fulfill his promise of protecting Nigerians and securing its territory from Boko Haram and other violent extremists in the country, The Nation reports. Buhari who was represented by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, stated this on Tuesday, August 23, when he launched the revised National Counter Terrorism Strategy (NACTEST) developed by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) in Abuja. He condemned the activities of Boko Haram militants, describing it as “mindless killing of children and innocent citizens.” President Buhari said: “The government is determined to ensure that the safety of every single Nigerian is a priority this is why I have repeatedly ordered our law enforcement agents to ensure that perpetrators of violent acts are arrested and made to face the law. We will not allow anyone, under any guise, whether it is politics, culture or religion to violate life or property of another citizen. This is the oath to which I swore and I will uphold it at all cost.”

He also said terrorism is not static and Nigeria’s response must therefore be dynamic and versatile.
Corruption and security were said to top the agenda of the discussion between two politicians. Kerry, who visited Sokoto state, noted that the battle against the deadly Boko Haram sect will only succeed if the reasons why people join militant groups are addressed and if the government and its army gain people’s trust. Meanwhile, reports by the Nigerian Air Force suggests that Boko Haram terrorist commander, Abubakar Shekau has been fatally wounded. In what one could describe as the most unprecedented and spectacular air raid, the army confirmed that as a result of the interdiction efforts of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), some key leaders of the Boko Haram terrorists have been killed while others were fatally wounded.

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