Boko Haram: Damaturu residents rejoice over Army’s victory

Damaturu—A cross section of Damaturu residents yesterday,
expressed joy over the recent victory of the Nigerian army
over members of the Boko Haram sect in the North-East of
the country.
They expressed their feelings in separate interviews with the
News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, in Damaturu, the Yobe capital.
Alhaji Ali Musa, a resident of Damaturu, told NAN that “the
rededication of the security agents in the fight against
insurgency has given us psychological relief with a sense of
security.”
He also expressed delight over the reported killing of the
sect’s leader, Abubakar Shekau.
Alhaji Bukar Yawale, a trader in Damaturu, said: “we have faith
and confidence in the bravery of Nigeria’s security forces and
their capability to dislodge the leadership and supporters of
the insurgents.
“Given the needed equipment and motivation, the military will
have defeated them long ago.”
Hajiya Aisha Bukar, a widow and mother of six, said:
“although many lives have been lost, we thank God and the
military for the turn of events against the insurgents.”
A lecturer at the state university, who declined to mention his
name, said Nigeria must save itself from avoidable
embarrassments it suffered in the hands of the insurgents.
He hinged his argument on the record of the country’s military
in regional and international operations.
A cleric, who also spoke on condition of anonymity,
commended the security agencies and called on the public to
always volunteer useful information that would assist in the
fight against the insurgents.
He said: “People should be vigilant of suspected persons or
movements in their communities as the military destroy
insurgents’ cells.
“The security should also intensify surveillance on the
highways as fleeing bandits may resort to robbing motorists
and commuters on the way.”