President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Maiduguri, Borno State, advised troops of Operation Hadin Kai to remain steadfast as Nigeria goes into the final phase of its campaign against insurgency.
POLITICS NIGERIA reports that Boko Haram insurgency in northern Nigeria has ravaged lives and properties since the crisis began in 2002.
Buhari, who addressed the troops at the Airforce Base in Maiduguri, said the entire nation remains grateful for the gallantry displayed in ensuring gradual return of peace to the North East, while condoling with families that have lost loved ones, and those severely injured.
“As we step up the military efforts, our administration has remained conscious of the efficacy of the employments of other lines of effort in our drive to ensuring the return of lasting peace to the North East Region.
“The North East Development Commission continues to make giant strides at improving the economic and social welfare of Nigerians in the region,” Buhari said.
