Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Minister of Finance on Tuesday day said the federal
government has acquired new military equipments to confront insurgency
in the North-East. Speaking to journalists after presenting relief
materials to victims of Boko Haram attacks at the NYSC Orientation Camp
in Girei, Adamawa State, she said new military hardware purchased by the
government had arrived the country, expressing hope that the insurgency
would soon be crushed as the money being invested in the fight is
translating into victory.
She said the recent victory by Nigerian soldiers in Konduga testified to
the ability of the Nigerian military, and Nigerians should rally round
government and the military to achieve maximum results.
She added that the decision to procure modern equipment was borne out of
the commitment to improve the capability of the military to deal with
terrorism.
Some of the victims said their towns were still under the grip of Boko
Haram fighters, and urged the federal government to act decisively.
A victim, Alhaji Madu, urged the federal government to step up efforts
in the war against Boko Haram as the country has the military might to
win the war.
“For how long are we living here and when are we going back to our
homes? We appreciate the assistance but the best thing to do is sending
Boko Haram out of Gwoza, Madgali, Michika and other places they are
holding,” he said.
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