Boko Haram: Coalition salutes Nigerian Armed Forces leadership over desirable results

The Coalition Against Terrorism and Extremism (CATE) has commended the Nigerian Armed Forces’ leadership for the tremendous gains in the war against Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists.

CATE, in a statement signed by National Coordinator, Comrade Gabriel Onoja, on Monday, hailed the Armed Forces’ high level of professionalism in the prosecution of the war against terrorism.

The Centre particularly applauded Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai for demonstrating “unparalleled leadership strides by leading the troops to battle and victory over the years in ways too numerous to mention”.

According to CATE, the recent call for a truce by the Boko Haram group is an affirmation of the remarkable victory by the officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Armed Forces.

While hailing the troops for doing the nation proud, CATE, however, urged them never to allow the Boko Haram/ISWAP regroup in any part under whatever guise.

Read full statement below:

The Coalition Against Terrorism and Extremism commends the leadership of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as well as the officers and soldiers involved in the war against terrorism for their efforts so far in the prosecution of the war against terrorism in Nigeria.

Their efforts so far have indeed yielded the desired results that have seen to the decimation of the Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorist group over the years.

The Coalition Against Terrorism and Extremism as a critical stakeholder in the war against terrorism and other acts of militancy in Nigeria, states that the Nigerian Armed Forces have indeed exhibited a high level of professionalism in the prosecution of the war against terrorism in Nigeria.

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai has also demonstrated unparalleled leadership strides by leading the troops to battle and victory over the years in ways too numerous to mention.

The most recent example was in past weeks that saw the relocation of the Chief of Army Staff to the Theatre of Operations in North-East Nigeria and taking charge of the various operations that saw to the death and surrender of hundreds of Boko Haram terrorists.

The recent call for a truce by the Boko Haram group is also an indication of the numerous efforts of the officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Armed Forces. They have sacrificed day and night to keep our country safe and secured.

The Coalition Against Terrorism and Extremism appreciates the efforts of our loyal troops. It wishes to encourage them to continue to render their selfless service to the country as they push for the final decimation of the Boko Haram group.

The Coalition Against Terrorism and Extremism wishes to state that indeed the Nigerian Armed Forces have done the country proud in the war against terrorism in Nigeria. As such, they should do all within their might to protect and preserve the victory over the Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorist group.

We also charge the Nigerian Armed Forces to ensure that never again should they allow the Boko Haram/ISWAP regroup in any part of Nigeria under whatever guise. The Nigerian Armed Forces must be aware that their sacrifices over the years would go down the drain if they lose focus in this critical period.

The Coalition Against Terrorism and Extremism also encourages well-meaning Nigerians to extend their support to the Nigerian Armed Forces in this victory lap against the Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorist group.

The Coalition Against Terrorism and Extremism lauds the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, whose selfless service to the country has been unparalleled since 2015 when he assumed leadership of the Nigerian Army.