Buhari hosts talks to help bring security to the Lake Chad Region

Ayodele Johnson 20:27 - 29 November 2018

President Buhari has committed his interest in bringing security to the Lake Chad Region in a discussion with partners.

President identifies poverty as a catalyst of insurgency. This is why he is working with other Heads of State to bring progress to the Lake Chad Region and rid it of terrorism.

President Muhammadu Buhari has confirmed his participation in a meeting with the Heads of State and Government of the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) concerning security in the Lake Chad Region.

At the discussion held today in N'djamena, Chad, the Nigerian president who headed the talks restates that he is committed to ensuring that there is peace and security in the region.

Buhari recognizes Boko Haram as a serious threat and points out the capabilities of the terrorist group who have advanced to using drones for surveillance.

"Boko Haram’s increasing use of mines as well as its recent deployment of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for surveillance activities have proved to be critical factors in the resurgence of attacks in the region.

"Times as these call for quick interventions & measures. We must not relent!," Buhari comments via Twitter.

The Nigerian Army has commenced investigation into the discovery an illegal militia training camp in Rivers State.

The Nigerian Army confirmed on Thursday, November 29, 2018, the sighting of an illegal militia training camp in Rivers State. According to a statement, the discovery was made during a surveillance mission in the Tai Local Government Area.

At the training camp, 100 recruits were found engaging in military training. President Buhari understands that there is a vulnerability aided by poverty in the Lake Chad Region -- a reason why he is working with partners with the goal of reviving the belt.

We know that the crisis is being fueled by poverty and the continued shrinkage of the Lake Chad, which have rendered the people vulnerable to terrorist activities. This is why we must actualize efforts to recharge the Lake, through Inter-Basin Water Transfer from the Congo Basin.
— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) November 29, 2018

Today’s Meeting also provided an opportunity to reiterate our message to the Military: We will ensure you have the equipment you need to optimally function. Your welfare will continue to remain our priority. And together we shall restore the Lake Chad Region to its glorious days. pic.twitter.com/h0CwRmEFYq
— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) November 29, 2018