Gowon Hints On How Boko Haram Can Be Eliminated. Former Military Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, has underscored the significant threat posed by Boko Haram to Nigeria’s stability.
He emphasized the importance of comprehensively understanding the impact of the terrorist group in order to effectively address and mitigate their threat to the nation.
At an event in Abuja where two books authored by Nigeria’s Ambassador to Russia, Professor Abdullahi Y. Shehu, were unveiled, former Military Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, highlighted the grave threat posed by Boko Haram to Nigeria’s stability.
Gowon emphasized that understanding the full impact of the terrorist group is crucial to effectively addressing and neutralizing their threat.
He lamented that Boko Haram has emerged as one of the most significant challenges to Nigeria’s peace and development since the civil war.
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Reflecting on the aftermath of the civil war, Gowon expressed his hope to avoid similar turmoil, only to face the rise of Boko Haram.
He stressed the urgent need for innovative solutions to combat the insurgency and address other security challenges such as banditry, kidnapping, and communal conflicts plaguing the nation.