Borno Gov. Shettima Celebrates Boko Haram Defeat

Borno State Governor Kashim Shettima

Borno State Governor Kashim Shettima, yesterday said the state has every reason to celebrate the achievement recorded by the Nigerian Army by defeating Boko Haram insurgents.

Shettima said peace and order had been restored in the state.

The governor said this while speaking during a special town hall meeting for the military and security agencies at Government House, Maiduguri.

Shettima recalled that four years ago, the state was under the control of Boko Haram, noting that 20 of the 27 local governments of the state were under Boko Haram invasion.

He commended the army for the feat, saying what they accomplished in the last three weeks was far more than what was achieved in three years.

He also called on all Nigerians to support the Federal Government and the military in tackling the insurgents.

He said: “This is a great day; a day for celebration. Four years ago, 20 of the 27 local government areas of the state were under the control of Boko Haram.

“Then, the only accessible road to Maiduguri was Kano-Maiduguri Road. If there are any people who are the greatest beneficiaries of this feat, it is Borno State.

“I urge all Nigerians to join hands in supporting the Federal Government and the military to end this madness because once the rainy season sets in, Sambisa Forest becomes an impregnable fortress of Boko Haram Insurgents.

“Interestingly, this accomplishments were made possible by an Igbo from Mbaise, Imo State. The Operation Lafia Dole has been able to penetrate all corners of Sambisa Forest and chased Boko Haram away.”