Our Target Is To Eliminate Threats Of Boko Haram, Banditry, Kidnapping

…vows to end violent extremism

By: Okosun Dennis

President Bola Tinubu has declared that his administration’s target is to eliminate all the threats of Boko Haram, banditry, kidnapping for ransom, and the scourge of all forms of violent extremism.

The president made the disclosure on Tuesday morning while addressing Nigerians to mark Nigeria’s Independence Day.

According to him, “Our administration is winning the war on terror and banditry. Our target is to eliminate all the threats of Boko Haram, banditry, kidnapping for ransom, and the scourge of all forms of violent extremism.

“Within one year, our government has eliminated Boko Haram and bandit commanders faster than ever. As of the last count, over 300 Boko Haram and bandit commanders have been eliminated by our gallant troops in the North-East, NorthWest, and some other parts of the country.

“We have restored peace to hundreds of communities in the North, and thousands of our people have been able to return home. It is an unfinished business, which our security agencies are committed to ending as quickly as possible.

“As soon as we can restore peace to many communities in the troubled parts of the North, our farmers can return to their farms,” President Tinubu reiterated.

He added that there would be a leap in food production and a downward spiral in food costs once the terrorist cells are dismantled.

President Tinubu, however, promised not to falter on these promises.