A Former General Officer Commanding 1 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Danjuma Ali-Keffi has reflected on the significant progress made by the late General Ibrahim Attahiru, noting that former Chief of Army Staff, General Buratai initially projected a 20-year duration before insurgency would end in Nigeria....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
He however noted that statements from Buratai acknowledged General Attahiru’s positive trajectory towards ending the insurgents in Nigeria. He expressed that General Attahiru was wholeheartedly committed to ending insurgency in the country.
He stated that the late General had devised numerous strategies poised to lead the nation to a promising resolution. He however stated that unfortunately, his untimely demise undeniably disrupted those efforts. He highlighted specific achievements within the one division area of responsibility, covering Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, and Yobe states.
He said in an interview with Arise TV, ”General Attahiru was committed wholeheartedly agree to ending Insurgency in the country. He had outlined so many strategies that would have led us to the promised land. His death without doubt truncated that effort.
If his death was caused by external forces, then it was against the entire nation. General Attahiru’s death has dealt an heavy blow to security.
Look at what has happened, we were on the verge of achieving success. General Buratai said insurgency will last for 20 years, he later said General Attahiru was on track to end it. Look at where we are today.
Take for instance the one division area of responsibility which covered Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, and Yobe state. There was tremendous progress that was achieved. Look at Kaduna state, the road between Birnin Gwari and Mokwa, it was very open. The kidnapping around Kaduna and Abuja highway have almost seized…CONTINUE READING>>
