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Watch Out For Escaping Boko Haram Members -FG

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The Federal Government has called for increased vigilance among Nigerians, as Boko Haram escapees seek to integrate themselves into communities, after being dispossessed of their Sambisa fortress.

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, who made the call in a statement issued on Monday in Lagos, stressed that “eternal vigilance is the price of freedom’’.

“We urge Nigerians to keep our gallant and victorious troops in their prayers.

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“Nigerians should also imbibe the mantra of ‘if you see something, say something’ as a way of ensuring that no escaped terrorist is able to wreak havoc in their communities.

“It is also important to know that now that they have been dispossessed of their fortress, the Boko Haram escapees will intensify their cowardly attacks on vulnerable targets if only to maintain an illusion of terror.

“There should be no panic because the worst is over,’’ he said.

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The minister congratulated the gallant troops of the Nigerian military for finally seizing the Sambisa Forest from the Boko Haram terrorists and securing the North-East. He said the feat had paved the way for Sunday’s re-opening of two strategic roads in Borno.

Mohammed appealed to Nigerians to continue to support the troops as they clear the remnants of the terrorists who are now on the run. (NAN)