OPINION: Buhari, replace service chiefs now
In spite of all the evil that Boko Haram, its affiliates, splinters and other opportunistic groups, perpetrate, Nigeria still does not seem to be doing much to arrest the situations.
Not too long ago, the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, was quoted as saying: “We have defeated insurgency, but now facing the challenge of terrorism,” whatever that means. Granted that this statement is nearer the truth than the idea of a “technical defeat” that Nigerians have been fed with for about two years now, this Buratai intervention raises important questions concerning the insurgency, and terrorism, which his force is still battling.
Now, that is a sad commentary of what Nigeria’s military has become; politicised, disorganised, lacking in discipline and structure.That the country is still embroiled in this Boko Haram war is clear evidence that political and military commands have broken down. In the aftermath of the attack on Washington by Al Qaeda in 2001, the United States, in addition to increasing military operations, mounted economic and political pressures on groups suspected of supporting the terror group. This measure, aimed at cutting the source of funding for the group, also affected countries perceived to have sympathy for those accused of terrorism. This strategy was also said to have contributed to the end of Nigeria’s civil war after 30 months.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Buhari Attends Passing Out Parade Of New EFCC Detectives In KadunaPresident Muhammadu Buhari is at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in Kaduna state for the Passing Out Parade ceremony of the Detective Inspector Course of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Read more »
Insecurity: Declare state of emergency - Olusegun Bamgbose tells Buhari in open letter - Daily Post NigeriaBarrister Olusegun Bamgbose, the National Coordinator, Concerned Advocates for Good Governance, CAGG, has written an open letter to President Muhammadu
Read more »
Aisha Buhari inspired change we promised Nigerians - APC governors - Daily Post NigeriaThe Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has felicitated with the First Lady, Hajiya Aisha Buhari,
Read more »
Aisha Buhari inspired change we promised Nigerians – APC governorsAisha Buhari inspired change we promised Nigerians – APC governors TuesdayMorning TuesdayThoughts tuesdayMotivation
Read more »
You Represent Shining Light of Our Administration, APC Govs Tell Aisha Buhari, El-Rufai - THISDAYLIVEAdedayo Akinwale in Abuja The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has congratulated the First Lady, Aisha Buhrai and the Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, as they celebrate their birthdays, saying they remain the shining light of the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration. The Chairman of the Forum, Atiku Bagudu, in a statement issued on Tuesday commended Aisha Buhari …
Read more »
Buhari to Nigerians, no govt financial transaction will be done in secret - Daily Post NigeriaPresident Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday announced that soon no government financial transaction will be done in secret. The President revealed that with the
Read more »