Former military Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida has applauded President Muhammadu Buhari and the Nigerian Army for capturing Sambisa forest.
General Babangida also hailed him for the complete crushing Boko Haram terrorists.
In a statement issued by his media officer on Monday, Babangida said he was delighted about the news of the successful military operations in Sambisa forest.
“May I rejoice with the government and Nigerians on the successful dislodging of Boko Haram from their base in Sambisa,” he said.
“It is a sign of relief that the military has finally smoked out Boko Haram terrorists from their notorious enclave of Sambisa forest.”
He saluted the courage of the president, the army and other security personnel for their sacrifice in the liberation of the area.
According to him, the successful capture of the Camp Zero, which was the last strong hold of the insurgents, has brought back hopes that the remaining Chibok girls will be located and reunited with their families.
He however, called on the military to do all it can to completely put an end to the armed bandits and cattle rustlers all over the country.
Buhari announced the fall of Ground Zero a key insurgent camp in Sambisa forest on Saturday.
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