Just In: Army Says The Sovereignty Of The Nigerian State Is Threatened In A Strongly Worded Statement

The Nigerian Military says  next few days will be crucial to Op LAFIYA DOLE as the Sovereignty of the Nigerian State is being threatened.

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen. Buratai said It is also crucial to our country Nigeria. “Our sovereignty as a nation is threatened.”

The Nigerian Army and indeed the military as the symbol of our nationhood is being challenged, the statement added.

“Our ability to stand and defeat the Boko Haram terrorists in the next few weeks will determine the future of our country.”

We cannot afford to lose the fight says Buratai.

“We are better trained and better equipped. The whole nation is behind us.”

“Mr President is with us. Let us remain steadfast in this noble cause. Be courageous. We must degrade and defeat the terrorists. This job must be done. We must make our country men and women proud.”