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Boko Haram: Nigerian Army Vows To Protect Nigeria During Polls

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Following the recent threats by Boko Haram self acclaimed leader, Abu Shekau to disrupt the forth coming elections, the Director of Defence Information, Major General Chris Olukolade insisted that they would not be intimidated.

Speaking with Channels TV,he said, counter-terrorism operations will continue, “no matter the threats”.

Olukolade recalled the success in reclaiming Monguno and other town from Boko Haram adding that it demonstrates the military’s commitment to flushing the sect.

Credit: naij.com

“No Part of our Country is Under Boko Haram’s Control” – Maj. Gen. Olukolade to CNN

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Major General Chris Olukolade has dismissed all assertions that Boko Haram is in absolute control of any portion of the country’s territory. The country’s top military spokesman stated this in an interview with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour on Thursday on the heels of what is being described at the terrorist group’s deadliest attack.

He countered the assertion, saying, “Yes, the activities of terrorism – they are prevalent in certain isolated communities, here and there. It is part of the reality of the moment, we recognize such as a thing to be addressed, but we have never considered that any portion of Nigeria is under their control,” Major General Chris Olukolade said.

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