“Our Sovereignty As A Nation Is Threatened” – Chief of Army Staff Says

Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, General Tukur Buratai has said the country’s sovereignty as a nation is under threat in a recent statement released.
He released the statement as regards the fight against the Boko Haram terrorist group.
Read the full statement by General Buratai below:

The next few days will be crucial to Op Lafiya Dole. It is also crucial to our country Nigeria. Our sovereignty as a nation is threatened. The Nigerian Army and indeed the military as the symbol of our nationhood is being challenged. Our ability to stand and defeat the Boko Haram terrorists in the next few weeks will determine the future of our country. We cannot afford to lose the fight.
We are better trained and better equipped. The whole nation is behind us. Mr President is with us. Let us remain steadfast in this noble cause. Be courageous. We must degrade and defeat the terrorists. This job must be done. We must make our country men and women proud. Lt Gen TY Buratai NAM GSS psc(+) ndc (BD) BA (Hons) MPhil Chief of Army Staff