Terrorism might persist in Nigeria for another 20 years – Buratai

Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Tuesday warned that terrorism might persist in Nigeria for another 20 years.

As gathered by Eko Hot Blog, Buratai said this via his verified Facebook page three days after Boko Haram terrorists slaughtered 43 rice farmers in Zabarmari, a village in Borno State.

“There is general misunderstanding of what insurgency and terrorism entail. There is likelihood of terrorism persisting in Nigeria for another 20 years.

“It only depends on the level of escalation and the appropriate responses by all stakeholders both civil and military authorities. Also by both local and international actors.

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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” Buratai wrote on Facebook.

Meanwhile, Nigerian Army has scheduled today for the second edition of spiritual warfare seminar to counter Boko Haram propaganda.

Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sagir Musa, disclosed this yesterday in an invitation sent to newsmen.

The army had, last year October in Sokoto, launched the first edition of a joint seminar on spiritual warfare against insurgency and other forms of restiveness.