We Have Defeated Insurgency In Nigeria – DHQ
The defence headquarters (DHQ) says the armed forces have ”checkmated” Boko Haram and their operations in the north-east.
Despite claims that the insurgents have been decimated, some parts of the north-eastern region still come under attack.
One of the most recent violent attacks by Boko Haram was at Zabarmari in Jere local government area of Borno state where more than 40 farmers were killed.
But during an interview with NAN on Monday, John Enenche, coordinator of defence media operations, said the federal government and the military since 2015 had checked the intensity of terrorist activities across the country — particularly in the north-east.
He said the initial delay in tackling the menace made it gain momentum — Boko Haram taking over territories and setting up admini...