While condemning their activities, the President expressed his administration’s resolve to wipe out Boko Haram.
‘I will wipe out terrorists,’ Buhari vows
Boko Haram's attacks in the North-East, has left the region devastated.
Boko Haram leader - Abubakar Shekau
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Speaking on Buhari's behalf, the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo said “The government is determined to ensure that the safety of every single Nigerian is a priority; this is why I have repeatedly ordered our law enforcement agents to ensure that perpetrators of violent acts are arrested and made to face the law.
“We will not allow anyone, under any guise, whether it is politics, culture or religion to violate life or property of another citizen. This is the oath to which I swore and I will uphold it at all cost.”
The tempo of the military onslaught against Boko Haram has increased, following reports that the group’s leader, Abubakar Shekau was injured in an air raid.
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Also, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadiq Abubakar, revealed that 300 Boko Haram terrorists were killed in air-strikes in Borno State.
Boko Haram recently called on the Federal Government to release its fighters in exchange for the Chibok girls.
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