New Chief of Army Staff says Army will make terrorists beg for peace

Newly appointed Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai has said that the military under his command will make Boko Haram beg for peace.

Buratai also said that the army would no longer tolerate the killing of citizens and destruction of property by the terrorists. The army chief made the comments on Sunday, July 19, 2015, in Yobe State.

“Since Boko Haram terrorists have refused peace (Zaman Lafiya), we will now force them to accept peace,” Buratai said.

“The peace that permeated Borno and transcended Lake Chad will soon return. My wish was to clear Konduga of Boko Haram vestige so that people can return home to rebuild their houses,” he added.

Buratai also said:

“The ongoing activities of Boko Haram is assuming an alarming dimensions in Borno state and other parts of the north east. We will not tolerate the killing of citizens and destruction of property; in as much as we urge you (troops) to adhere strictly to human rights, the time to crush Hoko Haram and other criminal activities in this country is now or never.”

“My doors will always remain open to all of you for constructive criticism and advice towards restoration of peace in this part of the country.”

Buratai had defied Boko Haram to attend Sallah prayers in Damaturu despite twin bombings which rocked an Eid praying ground in the capital city.

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