Minimah also assured that none of the country’s territories would ever fall under the terrorist group’s control again.
Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant-General Kenneth Minimah has said that the country’s military would soon be victorious against Boko Haram.
Minimah also assured that none of the country’s territories would ever fall under the terrorist group’s control again.
The COAS gave the assurance on Monday, March 16, while declaring open the 2015 first quarter Chief of Army Staff conference.
“We
are already there, we are at the verge of the promised land. The
challenges we are faced with have again brought to fore the strength,
perseverance, long-suffering and resilience of the Nigerian nation and
its people,” Minimah said.
“Despite some
setbacks we suffered in the course of our operations, the good people of
this country never wavered but consistently identified with us. They
are understandably frustrated when we failed to perform to expectation,
but are always quick to show their support and appreciation for our
successes. It is from them we continued to draw inspiration,” he added.
“I
urge all officers and soldiers to continue to uphold the Nigerian
Army’s values of loyalty, courage, professionalism, discipline, respect
and sacrifice. We are going to redouble our efforts and make sure that
never again would Nigeria lose any territory. Nigerians must identify
with us and you know the Nigerian society is such that if you are not
doing well, they will come out and register their disaffection,” Minimah said.
The
Nigerian Army has recorded a string of victories against the sect in
recent times due to efforts being boosted by support from a
multinational force which includes troops from Chad, Niger and Cameroon.
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