The Nigerian Army has reacted to the latest video footage released by factional leader of the Boko Haram sect, Abubakar Shekau. watch here
Reacting through its Acting Director of Public Relations, Colonel
Sani Kukasheka Usman, the Nigerian Army described the footage as a mere
propaganda.
Usman said, “In it, the purported leader of the group in his usual
insane manner made all sorts of assertions to the point of threatening
various towns, groups and individuals. He also tried albeit failingly to
deny the air raid by the Nigerian Air Force in which he was wounded.
”The video has shown beyond all reasonable doubt the earlier
suspicion that the purported factional terrorists group leader is
mentally sick and unstable. The ranting is also another sign that the
end is near for him which is part of the signs of all wicked people.
“The Nigerian Army wishes to assure the public that they should not
be bothered by the contents of the video clip. This is because the facts
on the ground speak for themselves. It is public knowledge that the
military has been making concerted efforts to clear the remnants of the
terrorists and rescue all persons held hostage by them especially the
abducted Chibok Secondary School girls.
“This is a task that will be accomplished, no matter how long it
takes. We are determined in this regards. Already thousands of persons
have been rescued by troops from the terrorists.
“The video has further shown that he (Shekau) has derailed and no
longer believes and practices the Islam he professes to follow; as he
was absent at the last Eid prayers video. It is equally reported that he
could not even lead prayers; the public should not be fooled by this
individual.No nation or society would believe him or any Boko Haram terrorist
based on antecedent and as he has shown over time to be irrational and
therefore unreliable especially when it comes to negotiations on the
release of the abducted girls. Therefore he must release them (Chibok
girls) unconditionally.
“We want to assure Nigerians especially the residents of Maiduguri,
Kano, Kaduna and Zaria not to panic as we have more than what it takes
to defend them and deal decisively with the remnants of the terrorists
group.
“We would like to reiterate that Boko Haram terrorism as it was
known, is gone for good. We are just counting down to the day when all
the few remnants will be totally wiped out or brought to justice.
“However, a window still exists for the repentant ones among them to lay down their arms and surrender to justice.”
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