Terrorism may persist for another 20 years in Nigeria, says Buratai

THE Chief of Army Staff, Lt.Gen Tukur Buratai, has said there may not be an end to terrorism in the country very soon.

Buratai noted that it would take the collective efforts of both civilians and the military to win the war against terrorism in Nigeria

Buratai said this on his verified Facebook page a day after over 43 rice farmers were slaughtered by Boko Haram in Borno State.

He wrote, “There is general misunderstanding of what insurgency and terrorism entail. There is likelihood of terrorism persisting in Nigeria for another 20 years. It only depends on the level of escalation and the appropriate responses by all stakeholders both civil and military authorities.

“Also by both local in international actors. Citizens’ responsibility is equally important and imperative. All must cooperate to contain the lingering insecurity. Let there be collective action and responsibility.”