Brave Borno Hunters Want To Fight Boko Haram In Sambisa

Borno state hunters on Sunday, January 3, requested the Nigerian military to allow them join counter-terrorism fight in Sambisa Forest.

The official appeal was made in Maiduguri, Borno state capital, as Borno Emir of the hunters Malam Mai-Gana Mai-Durma addressed newsmen, NAN reports.

“We are appealing to the military authorities to allow us join the fight against Boko Haram at the Sambisa Forest. We are ready to pursue the terrorists because we know the terrain very well.

“We will overrun Sambisa in partnership with members of the civilian JTF if given the opportunity. This will help to complement the effort of military in the anti-terrorism operation.

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“Hunters from all the 27 Borno LGAs are all in Maiduguri with our leaders doing nothing at present because of Boko Haram. Rather than idling away, we will want to assist the military in crushing Boko Haram terrorists.”

In December about 100 hunters in Kaduna state announced their interest fight against Boko Haram in Maiduguri. The volunteers expressed determination to act cooperatively with the military for the common objective of crushing insurgency in Nigeria.

The hunters’ representative explained:

“We are ashamed of ourselves and in spite of the fact that we have brave and courageous men in the region, we cannot fold our hands and continue to see the senseless killing of our brothers, sisters, sons, daughters and wives by this blood thirsty and heartless men (Boko Haram).”

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