Sentences with phrase «defeated boko»

Olawale Oladipo, [email protected] It's no news that President Muhammadu Buhari has been seeking the deployment of $ 1bn to FIGHT a technically defeated Boko Haram.

Adeyeye, a former Minister of State for Works, claimed that the PDP defeated Boko Haram before it handed over power in 2015, adding that it also reduced kidnapping and other anti-social vices in the country and there was peace in Nigeria as of May 2015.

«Because of the pride on how we tackled terrorism and defeated Boko Haram terrorists through our gallant troops and partners in the twilight of the previous administration, that is the reason I have insisted on open and public trial of my stewardship rather than secret trial in the court as being canvassed by my prosecutors.»

Following the success achieved in defeated Boko Haram by the military, Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima has instructed the military to kill anyone that has any link with the dreaded group including his children.

«Because of the pride on how we tackled terrorism and defeated Boko Haram terrorists through our gallant troops and partners in the twilight of the previous administration, which is the reason I have insisted on open and public trial of my stewardship rather than secret trial in the court as being canvassed by my prosecutors.»

They recalled that during his 2015 campaign for the presidency, Buhari had assured Nigerians that he «would not rest until all the girls are rescued alive and reunited with their families,» and insisted that his government would not claim to have defeated Boko Haram without first rescuing the Chibok girls and others held captive.

«Isn't it now necessary for the President to fulfill his promise of leading from the front and getting his Information Minister, Lai Mohammed to go and hold a press briefing in Sambisa forest unguarded by military men so as to show to Nigerians that indeed, they have defeated Boko Haram technically?»

In a statement on Monday, by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, Governor Fayose also urged the President to tell Nigerians the truth about the Boko Haram insurgency, saying, «They keep telling us that they have defeated Boko Haram technically while Nigerians are still being killed daily by Boko Haram, with over 100 people killed in Dalori, less than 12 km to Maiduguri, Borno State capital.

Turning to security, Mr. Buhari cited the «remarkable progress» Nigeria has made in its resolve to defeat the Boko Haram terrorist group, whose «capacity to launch orchestrated attacks as a formed group has been severely degraded.»

Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has insisted that despite the recent attacks by insurgents, the Federal Government led by President Muhammadu Buhari's would technically defeat Boko Haram before the end of this December...

We'll Defeat Boko Haram by December Ending - FG Insists.

He added, «If elected Nigeria's president, I will investigate how the government was unable to defeat Boko Haram.

The Military even issued a strongly worded warning saying that «the unscrupulous individuals and their cohorts were determined to reverse the gains made and scuttle military efforts of achieving the Presidential directive to defeat Boko Haram terrorists within 3 months.»

On why the government was yet to defeat Boko Haram for eight years, Atiku said if he emerged as president, he would investigate the years the government used in fighting the insurgents.

Confirming the arrest in a statement, Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Usman said, «As all hands are on deck to finally defeat Boko Haram terrorists in our country, today (Monday) in the morning, another declared wanted suspected Boko Haram terrorist, Ishaku Wardifen, was nabbed by vigilant troops of 23 Brigade Special Battalion at a check point in Maiha, Adamawa State.

A statement signed by Air Commodore Dele Alonge, Director of Airforce Public Relations noted that «Against the background of the recent Presidential directive to the Service Chiefs to defeat the Boko Haram Terrorist (BHT) group in 3 - months, the NSA gave the purpose of the operational visit as one to enable his team assess the situation on ground and relate with the troops with a view to adequately identify and address observed challenges facing the troops».

The Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has lamented that the Goodluck Jonathan administration failed to defeat the Boko Haram sect.

The Americans have mouthed sweet - nothings about helping us defeat Boko Haram, but there is considerable evidence that the Boko Haram is sponsored by the Saudis; and the Saudis are key American allies in the Middle East.

Doyle said the gesture is part of the continuing support from United States to the government, and the people of Nigeria to defeat Boko Haram.

In furtherance of operations to completely defeat the Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT) Organization, on 7 August 2017, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Component of...

«As I said when I received Amina Ali Nkeki, the rescued Chibok girl, our determination and commitment to the protection of our Children is unshaken, this Government is resolute in our efforts at rescuing all the missing Chibok Girls, the recent rescue of Amina Ali Nkeki and Sarah Luka by our gallant Soldiers and the Civilian JTF is a testimony to our unwavering resolve at defeating Boko Haram terrorists.

Attacks have meanwhile continued, making claims of defeating Boko Haram questionable despite undoubted progress in pushing back the group.

Accordingly, Ambassador Symington expressed the commitment of the US Government to helping Nigeria completely defeat the Boko Haram Terrorists and also eliminate all forms of terrorism from its territory.

Falana said in a statement that despite Buratai's commendable feat of leading the Nigerian Army to defeat Boko Haram in the North East, the war on corruption was also a must - win for the Buhari Administration.

In his response, the COAS represented by the Chief of Training and Operations (Army), Major General David Ahmadu expressed the readiness of the Nigerian Army to partner and collaborate with EU in order to totally defeat the Boko Haram insurgency.

Speaking in an interview with BBC Hausa on Saturday, Atiku said it is taking too long to defeat the Boko Haram insurgents.

I will investigate how the government was unable to defeat Boko Haram for years.

Olonisakin also noted that Nigeria's effort to defeat the Boko Haram terrorists was part of wider efforts to combat violent extremism globally, especially the defeat of ISIS.

Not exact matches

«The challenge that this administration has refused to take on is that there is a very real call in the west to defeat and destroy the threat from radical Islamic terrorism, whether it fights under the name of Al Quaeda [sic]... or Boko Haram or ISIS or any of the other dozens of groups that are founded on the central principle of the destruction of the West and the imposition of Sharia law,» Pompeo said in an October interview with the Wichita Eagle newspaper.

The challenge that this administration has refused to take on is that there is a very real call in the west to defeat and destroy the threat from radical Islamic terrorism, whether it fights under the name of Al Quaeda... or Boko Haram or ISIS or any of the other dozens of groups that are founded on the central principle of the destruction of the West and the imposition of Sharia law,» Pompeo said in an Oct. 17 interview with the Wichita Eagle.

The Nigerian youths have lauded the armed forces for effectively containing the Boko Haram terrorist violence in the North East, describingthe terrorist defeat as one that could only be possible through commitment and selfless service.

The operational end - state of Operation Last Hold is the total defeat of the Boko Haram Terrorist Sect.

According to the Army Chief, «The aim of Operation LAST HOLD is the total defeat of the Boko Haram Terrorist sect in northern Borno.

Even Boko Haram is being defeated with the help of vigilantes.

At that time, the economy was sliding into recession; the Boko Haram insurgent group was carrying out deadly attacks, contrary to Buhari's promise of defeating the sect within a few months of coming into power, and the President was junketing around the world amidst the crises in the country.

We are an organization that is guided by international best practices in all our undertakings and no amount of blackmail will distract us from our resolve to achieve our mandate of defeating the menace of Boko Haram in the country.»

Following the fall of Sambisa Forest and the defeat of Boko Haram by the Nigerian Military, Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai has been awarded the African Leadership Magazine Award in recognition of the strategic and commanding roles he played in achieving the feat.

The minister who was speaking at the opening of the 4th session of the Nigeria - Cameroon Trans - Border Security Committee in Abuja, also said, «In the same vein, we call on the international community to sustain their support in our fight against Boko haram, and to see this effort as part of the global campaign to defeat terrorism».

There is therefore no contradiction in saying that Boko Haram is technically defeated and saying that more weapons and trainings are needed for our military and the military of neighbouring countries whose co-operation is necessary to finally rid our countries of the menace of Boko Haram.

Another reason that PDP has given for opposing the approval was that the Federal Government has claimed that Boko Haram has been technically defeated.

On security, Nigerians must be grateful to our gallant Armed Forces for rolling back the frontiers of Boko Haram's terrorism, defeating them and reducing them to cowardly attacks on soft and vulnerable targets.

The Dapchi incident occurred against a backdrop of a resurgence of violent attacks by the terrorists which had stripped the government's claim of «technically defeating» or otherwise ending the Boko Haram scourge, of any credibility.

«Although Boko Haram has been defeated, bombs are still exploding in Borno State.

«Claiming that Nigeria is out of economic recession without any corresponding effect on the living condition of the people is just like they said Boko Haram had been defeated and over 400 people were killed by the insurgents in the last five months,» Fayose said.

Tukur Buaratai, has said that the Boko Haram insurgents were only making their last efforts before their final defeat by the military.

Some of the issues Adelakun raised were the appointment of security chiefs from mainly one ethnic group, killings and kidnapping by Boko Haram despite the Federal Government's claim that the sect had been technically defeated; and the fight against corruption.

In its continued offensive to reclaim all territories and clear Boko Haram terrorists from their camps, Nigerian Army troops of the 7 Brigade yesterday inflicted heavy defeat...

Continuing Usman said, «Having appealed and given the terrorists final warning, we would like to state that from now on troops within bounds of respect for human rights and rules of engagement, we shall continue to decisively deal with Boko Haram terrorists until they are defeated.

In a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday, the Theatre Commander said, It was curious that these allegations were coming at a time the military is at the verge of defeating the menace of Boko Haram Terrorists and bring their criminal activities to a final end.

DEFEAT OF BOKO HARAM TERRORISM VERY NEAR — Defence Minister.