Group hails Buratai for ‘sustaining momentum’ against Boko Haram

The Centre for Africa Liberation and Socio-Economic Rights (CALSER) has hailed Tukur Buratai, chief of army staff, for “sustaining the momentum” and intensity in the fight against terrorism.

CALSER paid special tribute to the army chief at a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja.

The Nigerian Army recently announced remarkable success in anti-terrorism and anti-banditry operations across the country.

CALSER, in a statement signed by Princess Ajibola, its president, lauded Buratai whose “steadfastness and dedication to the course has rubbed off on his gallant troops, evident in their recent outings”.

“This is indeed commendable and as such the Centre for Africa Liberation and Socio-Economic Rights wishes to state that the Nigerian troops have indeed proved that where there is a will there is always a way because, despite the various conspiracies against Nigeria in the war against terrorism, the Nigerian troops have always given the Boko Haram terrorists fatal and decisive blows in the war front,” she said.

The centre reckoned that this tremendous gains wouldn’t have been possible without President Muhammadu Buhari’s concerted effort to ensure that the security agencies are up and running with improved welfare and up to date operational equipment.

“The Centre for Africa Liberation and Socio-Economic Rights salutes the resolve of the Muhammadu Buhari led administration for this display of patriotism and unalloyed commitment to Nigeria,” Ajibola said.

CALSER, however, urged Buratai not to take his foot off the pedal at this point, especially with the troops in an all-time high in terms of morale.

While charging Nigerians to rally behind the military, the centre called on the African and international communities not to play ostrich and join hands with Nigeria in ridding the country of fleeing and heavily decimated insurgents.

This, the group declared, has become paramount as a bulk of the arms and ammunition used by the Boko Haram terrorists were supplied by foreign countries.