Boko Haram: Insurgency, terrorism may continue for 20 years - Buratai
Thompson Nsisongabasi
Dec 03, 2020
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, has hinted that insurgency and terrorism may continue in Nigeria for another 20 years.
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Buratai made the remark on his verified Facebook handle few days after Boko Haram massacred rice farmers in Borno State.
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Boko Haram had beheaded above 40 rice farmers in Zabarmari, Jere Local Government Area of Borno State.
However, Buratai noted that Nigerians generally misunderstand what insurgency and terrorism mean.
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According to the Army boss: "There is general misunderstanding of what insurgency and terrorism entail. There is likelihood of terrorism persisting in Nigeria for another 20 years.
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"Citizens responsibility is equally important and imperative. All must cooperate to contain the lingering insecurity. Let there be collective action and responsibility.ÔÇØ
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