Borno Leaders Doesn't Want Boko Haram To End - Nigerian Army

The Nigerian Army on Friday raised alarm over plans by “some highly-
placed individuals” in the North East, particularly Borno State, to
sabotage military operations in the region.

A statement by the army spokesman, Sani Usman, said the elite were
bent on having the activities of the Boko Haram terrorists prolonged
for their selfish interests.
Mr. Usman, a colonel, did not however state in clear terms the means
through which the notable individuals were undermining the war
against terrorism or how they would benefit from the insurgency
when prolonged.
“The Nigerian Army wishes to inform the public and send a very
strong and serious final warning to some prominent individuals and
political groups who hailed from Borno State in particular and North
East generally, that there is information of plans by some highly
placed individuals and political groups to undermine and scuttle the
fight against terrorism and insurgency in this country.
“The unscrupulous individuals and their cohorts were determined to
reverse the gains made and scuttle our efforts of achieving the
Presidential directive to defeat Boko Haram terrorists within 3
months. They are enlisting the services of some Non-Governmental
Organizations in this grand design.
“It has come to our knowledge that they were employing every means
to see that the operation does not succeed in order for them to
continue to enjoy certain benefits.
“It has been revealed that they are employing the services of
marabouts and other unethical means in order to frustrate our efforts
and the operations in addition to campaign of calumny.
“We are aware of their clandestine meetings and other diabolical
efforts to achieve their nefarious aims. This would not be tolerated.
“Therefore, such individuals and groups should be warned in
unmistakable terms that anyone found would be dealt with
accordingly.
“People should place the interest of the nation above any personal
gain or ambition. The continued lost of lives and property in this
country through terrorists activities does not one any good,” the army
spokesman said.

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