Boko Haram: Insurgency Will End Soon – Buratai

Leut.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, the immediate past Chief of Army Staff, COAS, says the insurgency that has ravaged north east for years on end will soon become a thing of the past.

Buratai, who spoke at the Passing Out Parade held in his honour at the Mogadishu Cantonment in Abuja on Friday, expressed gratitude to Borno Governor, Babagana Zulum, for his support when he (Buratai) held sway as chief of army staff.

“Let me thank my governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum. He has been supportive to me and of course, the Nigerian Army, especially in the fight against insurgency,” Buratai said.

“He came with a unique leadership and I assure you, collectively, the Nigerian Army and the Borno State Government will end this insurgency within the shortest possible time”

He charge his successor not to get complacent in the fight against terrorism.

“I want to urge the COAS to maintain the momentum and the pressure to rid these last vestiges of the terrorists in the north-east,” he added.

The former army chief handed over to his successor, Major General Ibrahim Attahiru on Thursday.

Buratai and the other heads of security in the country resigned during the week and their resignation were immediately accepted by Muhammadu Buhari.

The Presidency also announced the appointment of the new security chiefs to bring in fresh ideas in the devastating and perennial battle against bandits and Boko Haram.

The new service chiefs are: Major-General Leo Irabor as Chief of Defence Staff; Air Vice Marshal Isiaka Oladayo Amao as Chief of Air Staff; Rear Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo as Chief of Naval Staff; and General Ibrahim Attahiru as Chief of Army Staff.

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