SAN FRANCISCO, December 26, (THEWILL) – Former military President, Ibrahim Babangida, has praised President Muhammadu Buhari, the Nigerian Army and other security personnel over their roles in the liberation of Sambisa forest and adjoining abode of Boko Haram insurgents.
In a statement personally signed by the General, popularly called IBB, made available to journalists in Minna, Niger State, Babangida expressed delight at the news, saying it was a great relief that the insurgents have been dislodged.
“May I rejoice with the government and Nigerians on the successful dislodging of Boko Haram from their base in Sambisa. It is a sign of relief that the military has finally smoked out Boko Haram terrorists from their notorious enclave of Sambisa Forest,” he said.
IBB also expressed optimism that with the successful takeover of the Sambisa forest, the remaining Chibok girls will soon be located and returned to their families declaring that the President and the army are capable of crushing any challenge in the country.
“President Muhammadu Buhari and the military are capable of crushing any challenge threatening the territorial integrity of Nigeria,” Babangida added.
Story by Oputah David
