Nigerian troops have flushed out Boko Haram ragtag forces from their long held fortress, Sambisa Forest, an emphatic indication that Nigeria has dealt a crushing blow on the seven year old insurgency.
President Muhammadu Buhari broke the news himself in a special message to Nigerian troops fighting under Operation Lafiya Dole.
He revealed how delighted he was and most proud of the gallant troops of the Nigerian Army, on receipt of the long-awaited and most gratifying news of the final crushing of Boko Haram terrorists in their last enclave in Sambisa Forest. He however commended the determination, courage and resilience of troops of Operation Lafiya Dole at finally entering and crushing the remnants of the Boko Haram insurgents at “Camp Zero”, which is located deep within the heart of Sambisa Forest.
The president said the Chief of Army Staff affirmed that the Camp fell at about 1:35pm on Friday, December 23, and the terrorists were on the run, and no longer have a place to hide.
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki on the other hand commended the Nigerian armed forces and President Muhammadu Buhari for the success of Operation Lafiya Dole in the notorious Sambisa Forest, in a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Yusuph Olaniyonu.
He said that the defeat was “a great way to wrap up an eventful year.” More so, it is a gift to all Nigerians as we enter this festive season and round up the year.
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