DHQ to Study New Shekau Video and Increase Offensive Forces In Battle with Boko Haram
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has revealed plans to enhance air and land offensive forces against the Boko Haram sect in North-eastern states after their recent attacks.
The DHQ also said the content of the new video released by the sect’s leader, Abubakar Shekau, declaring that the missing abducted girls are now married and will not be returned, will be studied to ascertain its authenticity.
“Necessary deployment of troops and equipment is ongoing to reverse all recent violation and breach of security by terrorists and criminals operating in parts of the country.
“The highly coordinated air bombardment is already yielding required results in the mission to repel the unwarranted attacks on citizens especially in Adamawa and Borno States as land forces are also conducting mopping up operations to apprehend retreating terrorists and facilitate restoration of normalcy in some of the affected communities. More details will be released as the operations progresses.
“Meanwhile, the content of the video purportedly released by terrorist on Friday is being studied. Further information on subsequent position on the issues involved will be released as appropriate in due course.
“The military will continue to accord due recognition to any ongoing mediatory efforts towards bringing our girls home and terminating the insecurity in parts of the country. Citizens are assured that the military and security agencies remain committed and optimistic for positive outcome of ongoing operations,”
