Boko Haram: Buhari reiterates commitment to fighting insurgency

Buhari says he’s committed to tackling Boko Haram.

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Kano reassured Nigerians of his administration’s commitment in combating insurgency in the country.

Buhari said this during his courtesy visit to the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II.

The president, who is on a two-day official visit to Kano State, said the federal government is also committed to the fight against corruption.

Buhari noted that Kano was the commercial hub of northern Nigeria and that commercial activities in the state had been paralysed by the Boko Haram insurgency.

“Before the insurgency, dozens of articulated vehicles,from different states in the north trooped into Kano to buy goods. The activities of the insurgents have really paralysed the socio-economic activities of the state,” he said.

“Our administration is committed to pursuing the three-point agenda: the fight against corruption, insurgency and restoring the economy.

“Security is one of my top priorities. We can’t measure the loss caused by Boko Haram to the North-east region and by extension to Kano State.

“But we are now on top of the situation. As you can witness that peace is being restored in the North-eastern region and other areas in the north,” he assured.

Buhari also commended the state for its steadfast support since he joined politics in 2002.

The emir therefore, lauded Buhari for the visit and assured him of the state’s continuous support to his administration.