Boko Haram and terrorism in Nigeria is in sight

The president said this while expressing his condolences to all residents who lost relatives in the recent terrorist barbarity in Jos, Kano, and Zaria.

In a statement by Mallam Garba Shehu, his spokesperson, Buhari “urged all Nigerians not to be unduly disheartened by the seeming resurgence of terrorist attacks and atrocities in the country as his administration remains fully committed to overcoming the challenges of insecurity, terrorism and insurgency as quickly as possible.”

Shehu noted that: “already, the intensified onslaught by the military on terrorists’ strongholds has led to significant seizures of weapons and vehicles, a blockage of their sources of arms and ammunition, and a decimation of their fighting men.

“Buhari assures Nigerians of the ability and readiness of the country’s armed forces and security agencies to contain the frantic resort by the terrorists to attacks on soft targets such as crowds and places of worship.

“President is convinced that with recent increases in troops deployment, improvements in the supply of arms and equipment to the military, as well as the ongoing effort to mobilize greater international cooperation and support, the end of Boko Haram and terrorism in Nigeria is in sight.”

Boko Haram insurgents have offered to release the over 200 abducted Chibok girls to the government of President Buhari in exchange for the militant leaders held by the government.