The All Progressives Congress (APC) has again hailed the Nigerian
military for its string of successes in the
battle against Boko Haram, saying the impressive performance has shown
that the terror group can indeed
be defeated within the time stipulated by President Muhammadu Buhari.
In a statement issued in Lagos on Sunday by its National Publicity
Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party
said the continued push to dislodge the terrorists from their fortress
in Sambisa Forest and elsewhere, the
dismantling of their major fuel depot and other logistics and the
rescue of many innocent people from the
clutches of the terrorists are clear indications that the military has
gained the upper hand against Boko Haram.
It said the mere fact that the terrorists are now surrendering in
droves to the gallant troops of the Nigerian military
is the clearest indication yet that the bandits are feeling the
tremendous heat which has been turned on them.
APC urged the troops to continue with their gallantry and patriotism
until they have finally silenced the terror
group that has caused the nation so much pain, stressing the need to
step up intelligence gathering to stop the
lone wolf suicide bombers.
The party also commended the Service Chiefs for their leadership,
saying their personal examples - which have
seen them on the battle front many times - have made all the
difference in motivating their troops.
''The bigger picture of the impending Boko Haram defeat is the
restoration of the much-vaunted capability of the
Nigerian military and its globally-acclaimed professionalism that have
vaulted Nigeria to the elite group of top
global peace-keeping nations.
''The sharp turnaround in the war against Boko Haram, which had
hitherto seen the terrorists gaining territories and
striking at times and places of their own choosing, is also an
indication of what a nation can achieve under a
purposeful, committed, disciplined and sincere leadership,'' it said.
APC reiterated its appeal to all Nigerians to continue to support and
pray for the troops, many of whom are paying
the supreme price even as we write in order to ensure the safety and
security of all Nigerians and the stability,
cohesion and unity of the country.
Alhaji Lai Mohammed
National Publicity Secretary
All Progressives Congress (APC)
Lagos, Sept. 27th 2015
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