IBTimes: Boko Haram Militants 'Close To Defeat,' Nigeria's Military Has 'Won The War,' Buhari Says
The Nigerian military is close to meeting its December deadline to defeat the Boko Haram militant group, President Muhammadu Buhari told BBC late Wednesday. The group, which has pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group, has waged a bloody insurgency for years and continues attacks in Nigeria and neighboring countries.
Buhari reportedly said that Boko Haram is no longer capable of carrying out conventional attacks against security forces or population centers. The militant group, which aims to establish an ISIS-style government in Nigeria, has killed tens of thousands of people and has forced more than 2 million people to flee their homes in the country over the last six years.
WNU Editor: Refugees are not going back home, and the Army is still deployed in force. Some victory.
More News On The Nigerian President Claiming That Boko Haram Militants Have Been 'Technically Defeated'
Nigeria Boko Haram: Militants 'technically defeated' - Buhari -- BBC
Nigeria's Buhari hails "technical" victory over Boko Haram -- AFP
Buhari: Nigeria Has 'Technically' Defeated Boko Haram -- VOA
Buhari: Nigeria close to eradicating Boko Haram -- Newsweek
Nigeria’s President claims victory over Boko Haram -- New Europe
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