President
Muhammadu Buhari in October 2016 reiterated the determination of his
government to completely rout out terrorist group, Boko Haram.
Mr. President stated that with greater support from his
administration in terms of improved training, equipment, logistics and
welfare, the Nigerian Armed Forces were now well positioned to meet the
December deadline which they have been given to end the Boko Haram
insurgency.
However, till now, November 2016, Boko Haram insurgency is still
rampant in the North-east. Below are 7 reasons it won’t end under
Muhammadu Buharu’s administration:
1. Backing from ISIS
The Islamic State made known its influence on the Boko Haram sect
in August 2016 during its leadership tussle. In a move that very few
anticipated, the terror group effected a leadership change that has
propelled the erstwhile spokesman, Abu Musab al-Barnawi, to the apex at
the expense of the former leader, Abubakar Shekau. With such stronghold
from the Middle East, it will be difficulf for the Nigerian troops to
defeat Boko Haram.
2. Chibok girls
The Nigerian military have exercised caution in many of its attack
on Sambisa forest, the stronghold of Boko Haram due to the fact that
some of the kidnapped Chibok school girls live within. NAF when accused
of killing some of the girls in August 2016 said it has put-in place a
number of measures to avoid the incidence of collateral damage.
To this end, considerable effort is committed to undertaking
Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions, both day
and night, to ensure that only legitimate military targets are engaged.
As long as Nigerian troops take this caution, the insurgents will
continue to thrive.
3. Financial base
Nobody knows for certain their financial strength or source of
income but it is certain that both have been in a consistent rescue of
the sect when it comes to finance. Asides, stealing and cattle rustling,
it is perceived that Boko Haram has strong financial backup.
4. Military sabotage
In November 2015, two army officers was arrested for acts suspected
to be meant to sabotage the military’s fight against terrorism.
Furthermore, in October 2016, the Nigerian Army held two officers – a
major and a captain – in connection with alleged sabotage of the ongoing
counter-terrorism operations in the North-East. These could be suffice
as some of the worst sabotages in the Army in recent years.
5. No ‘justice’ for Boko Haram yet
The Boko Haram group carried out its first terrorist attack in
Borno in January 2010. The attack was an attempt to avenge the death of
the group's founder and then leader Mohammed Yusuf who was ‘killed’
while still in police custody. The other members, led by Abubakar
Shekau, set out for what they then referred to as justice but till
today, the so-called justice have eluded them. The Buhari government
looks not set to give that and hence, should be prepared for its
consequences.
6. Terrorism pays
If not other things, suicide bombing will continue to thrive
because the bombers are brainwashed, promised 7 virgins among other
things God has prepared for them in heave. So far this is propagated and
accepted, terrorism will continue in Nigeria.
7. Boko hates Buhari
The sect has made its hate for Mr. President known for many years.
Source: Nigerianbulletin
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