The Nigerian Military has reacted to the latest video purportedly released by the former leader of Boko Haram Abubakar Shekau as a ‘mere propaganda’ by ‘a mentally sick and unstable’ terrorist leader.
The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman in a statement said the video is just a sign of desperation suggesting that Nigeria is about to see the end of the sect.
“The video has shown beyond all reasonable doubt the earlier suspicion that the purported factional terrorists’ group leader is mentally sick and unstable.”
“The ranting is also another sign that the end is near for him which is part of the signs of all wicked people” he said.
Col. Sani Kukasheka urged the public to be calm because the military will soon finish off the remnant of Boko Haram in the country and rescue the abducted Chibok School girls.
“The Nigerian Army wishes to assure the public that they should not be bothered by the contents of the video clip. This is because the facts on the ground speak for themselves.”
“It is public knowledge that the military has been making concerted efforts to clear the remnants of the terrorists and rescue all persons held hostage by them especially the abducted Chibok Secondary School girls.”
“This is a task that will be accomplished, no matter how long it takes. We are determined in this regards. Already thousands of persons have been rescued by troops from the terrorists.
“The video has further shown that he has derailed and no longer believes and practices the Islam he professes to follow; as he was absent at the last Eid prayers video. It is equally reported that he could not even lead prayers.” Col. Usman said.
He added that nobody should be deceived believe Shekau because he has proved time without number to be unstable and unreasonable.
“The public should not be fooled by this individual. No nation or society would believe him or any Boko Haram terrorist based on antecedent and as he has shown over time to be irrational and therefore unreliable.”
He declared that the military will leave no stone unturned to rescue the Chibok school girls from the shackle of the terrorist group.
Col. Usman assured Nigerians that the military has what it takes to secure and protect the lives and properties of Nigerians.
“We want to assure Nigerians especially the residents of Maiduguri, Kano, Kaduna and Zaria not to panic as we have more than what it takes to defend them and deal decisively with the remnants of the terrorist group”.
“We would like to reiterate that Boko Haram terrorism as it was known, is gone for good. We are just counting down to the day when all the few remnants will be totally wiped out or brought to justice” he added.
He however called on the repentant Boko Haram members to lay down their weapons and surrender to face justice.