Boko Haram has killed 3000 people, says Army Chief

Posted by: Our Reporter Posted date: November 06, 2012 In: Featured, News | 

 

Chief of Army staff Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika said yesterday in Ilorin that Boko Haram insurgents have killed over 3,000 people since 2009.
He Spoke during the opening of the third inter-division and headquarters map reading competition organised by the Nigerian Army Education Corps (NAEC).
He was represented by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 2 Mechanised division of the Army Maj. Gen. Mohammed Abubakar.
The Army Chief said: “The changing nature of threats to Nigeria’s national security environment has manifested in the militancy, kidnapping, violent extremism and terrorism. It is a known fact that terrorism worldwide is characterised by extremism, violence hatred, lack of respect for human dignity and constituted authority.
“The spate of bombings in parts of the north has necessitated the Nigerian Army to review its doctrine with a view to updating our training and operational procedures in order to fulfill our constitutional mandate. Success in this pursuit, therefore calls for renewed and concerted efforts and initiative. “

SOURCE: 6 November 2012.