President Buhari Confirms ‘Capture’ Of Sambisa Forest, Urges Troops To Locate, Free Chibok Girls

President Muhammadu Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has confirmed the fall of Sambisa Forest, the last enclave of Boko Haram insurgents in north east, Nigeria.

Buhari said in a statement Saturday morning, “I was told by the Chief of Army Staff that the Camp fell at about 1:35pm on Friday, December 22, and that the terrorists are on the run, and no longer have a place to hide. I urge you to maintain the tempo by pursuing them and bringing them to justice.”

The president expressed delight at final crushing of the terrorists. “I am delighted at, and most proud of the gallant troops of the Nigerian Army, on receipt of the long-awaited and most gratifying news of the final crushing of Boko Haram terrorists in their last enclave in Sambisa Forest.”