"Why We Have Not Recaptured Boko Haram Territories" — Army Explains

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The Nigerian Army has explained that fears of killing innocent people in an attempt to recapture Boko Haram dominated areas have hindered them from fighting the terrorists in the north-eastern part of the country.

Speaking in a press conference at the army headquarters in Abuja, Army spokesman, Brigadier General Olajide Laleye said:

“We are not interested in collateral damage, the Nigeria army is very careful about collateral damage, to that extent, our operations are carefully planned to make sure that collateral damage is reduced to the barest minimum.”

 “If certain areas have not been recaptured, it is because the Nigerian army is giving such areas very careful plans, the plans are ongoing, at the right time you will see the outcome. 

“And I am very sure that fellow Nigerians will be pleased at the end of such operations that collateral damage is reduced to the barest minimum, law-abiding Nigerians are rescued from the hands of the insurgents and those places are completely freed from terrorism and insurgency.” 

The spokesman said recapturing of towns which include Mubi, Gombi, Uba, Hong, Makera, Holma and Vimtim, previously held by terrorists, demonstrate the impact of new counter terrorism strategies being used by the army.

Source: The Sun