How Igbo man defeated Boko Haram for us – Gov. Shettima

The Governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima, has revealed that the
destruction of the dens of Boko Haram in Sambisa forest was made
possible by an Igbo man.

The Governor said this during a town hall meeting for the military and
security agencies at the Government House, Maiduguri, on Monday.

Shettima further thanked the Buhari-led administration for making sure
that peace finally returns to Borno state.

He urged all Nigerians to join hands in supporting the Federal
Government and the military to end Boko Haram completely.

He pointed out that once the rainy season sets in, Sambisa Forest
becomes an impregnable fortress of Boko Haram Insurgents.

"This is a great day; a day for celebration. Four years ago, 20 of the
27 local government areas of the state were under the control of Boko
Haram.

"Then, the only accessible road to Maiduguri was Kano-Maiduguri Road.
If there are any people who are the greatest beneficiaries of this
feat, it is Borno State.

"Interestingly, this accomplishments were made possible by an Igbo
from Mbaise, Imo State. The Operation Lafia Dole has been able to
penetrate all corners of Sambisa Forest and chased Boko Haram away."