Why Nigeria Cannot Defeat Boko Haram

Chris Stein, Al Jazeera: Why Nigeria’s military is losing the battle against Boko Haram

Analysis: Poor equipment, leadership and tactics hamper Nigeria’s fight against Boko Haram

WNU Editor: The war against Boko Haram has been ongoing for almost 5 years .... and Boko Haram keeps on growing. There is an obvious need for a new strategy .... but the politicians who run Nigeria are gearing up for elections, and that is their priority right now. But even when the elections are over .... I doubt that there is any serious political will in Lagos to reform the military and to develop an effective strategy against Boko Haram. My prediction .... Boko Haram will continue to grow, and until they start to attack the heart of Nigeria and its major population centers .... there will be no serious focus to defeat them.