Jonathan Says Boko Haram Has Been Weakened
By Babatunde Ojetola
The radical sect, Boko Haram, that has killed several innocent Nigerians especially in the Northern part of the Country has been dealt a big blow says President Goodluck Jonathan. He declared on Friday that the insurgent group, “Boko Haram, is being progressively weakened’’ by the security measures put in place by his administration.
This declaration was made in Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital, when President Jonathan met with the outgoing Representative of the Delegation of 
the European Union to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mr David Mac Rae.
Radiating with some level of confidence with respect to the work done by the security agencies to combat the activities of the insurgents, the President said that the measures taken by his administration had resulted in a significant reduction in the occurrence of terrorist attacks in the country. Adding that the government would not rest on its oars until permanent solution is found to the ceaseless attacks.
“As a government, we are doing everything possible to improve our country on all fronts.
“We are consistently adapting our security architecture to deal with terrorism which has become a challenge to the whole world.
“Boko Haram is being progressively weakened but we are not resting on our oars.
“We will continue to do everything possible to achieve greater security for all who reside within our borders,’’ he added.
On the negative image of the Country, the President said that his administration would continue to do its best to correct the situation. He enjoined Mr. Mac Rae to help in correcting the wrong perception of violence and corruption about the Country. He welcomed the declaration by the outgoing ambassador that he had recently travelled to the Niger Delta and some Northern States and found people there going about their normal lives and businesses without fear.
