Eliminate terrorists completely from their hideouts, Buhari order security agencies

President Muhammadu Buhari has implored security agencies to take the fight to terrorists’ hideouts and “completely eliminate them”.

The president made this call at an event to commemorate World Humanitarian Day in Maiduguri, Borno state capital.

Borno has been the epicentre of humanitarian crisis since the Boko Haram insurgency began.

Buhari who commended the security operatives for their efforts asked that they should ensure security of farmers in order to secure the development of rural communities.

“The men and officers of operation Lafiya Dole, security agencies and the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), are very much appreciated for their commitment to the fight against insurgency,” he said.

“I commend their professionalism and tactical penetration to the hideout of the criminal elements, leading to appreciable improvement of the security situation in this north-east region, without which the resettlement of the IDP’s would not be possible.

“I, therefore, implore you not to relent in your efforts, continue to take the fight to their hideouts and ensure they are completely eliminated.”