Two months after President Muhammadu Buhari told the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr. Ban Ki Moon, that the Boko Haram terrorist group was no longer holding any territory, commander of the U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM), David Rodriguez, has come to dismiss Buhari’s claim as fictional.

Mr. Buhari, had also said that the Nigerian Armed Forces in collaboration with the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNTJF) had driven the terrorist group from Nigerian territory into “fall-back positions”, while speaking on the sidelines of the World Future Energy Summit in the UAE a while ago.

Mr. Rodriguez spoke Tuesday before the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee reviewing fiscal year 2017 defence budget, in response to a question by Senator Angus King of Maine who asked about Al-Shabaab and Boko Haram more than ninety minutes into the testimony.

Mr. Angus’ direct question to General Rodriguez was:

Is Al-Shabaab and Boko Haram growing, are they adding members? I know they don’t hold territory, are they adding areas of influence?

Mr. Rodriguez replied:

Actually sir, Boko Haram does hold some significant territory in Northern Nigeria as do Al-Shabaab in limited areas of Somalia

aloeman15:
yes, well i hope this isn't supposed to shock anyone. like it or not, the truth is glaring. after all, they're still in the news.
and to show you the proof- if bh were defeated, the govt would make it a high profile jamboree with coverage on every single news outlet in the land.
'nuff said.

9jabuzzdotcom:


Source: http://9jabuzz.com.ng/boko-haram-still-owns-major-territory-in-nigeria-u-s-general-counsels-dismisses-buharis-claim/

mynd1:
U guys will just come online and be typing rubbish. When was d last time Boko haram kill people in dis country People like are worse than boko haram itself. Enemy of progress. Mtcheww.

mynd1:
U guys will just come online and be typing rubbish. When was d last time Boko haram kill people in dis country People like are worse than boko haram itself. Enemy of progress. Mtcheww.

donpress36:
YES, they are right... Boko Haram is still holding some Territories in Country which US colonize. That country is located Beside, inside, front, middle of Nigeria..

This people only want Nigeria to ask for their help.. Later, they will claim the victory against Boko haram as theirs...

WHERE WAS USA WHEN BOKO HARAM IS CONTROLING THE WHOLE NORTH-EAST.. We are not fools like our fore-fathers anymore.

mynd1:
U guys will just come online and be typing rubbish. When was d last time Boko haram kill people in dis country People like are worse than boko haram itself. Enemy of progress. Mtcheww.

BlackTechnology:


If they are not holding territory, why did Buhari invite the US after Jonathan sent them packing.?

aloeman15:

It's so funny, though sad, the way you grandstand.
Do you think the Rodriguez was lying? Or are you disputing my assertions? It's march, lai made his claim of victory in december. I'm sure you believed him then. But do you still believe him now?
The latest news says that the army is STILL combing and clearing. You think the US lacks information on areas the NA hasn't even reached yet?
Your govt has a huge, well oiled propaganda machine, yet we struggle to get any proof of their progress. Have you asked why that is?
You're not cattle.
Stop being led by the nose.

donpress36:


He invited them so that they can trained our men with the new Machines they bought.. O'boy, if you don't get someone to tell you, can't you think by yourself? Well, all you look for online is news where buhari has done bad...

2019 is here.. It will be a POISON for some of you when BUHARI is re-elected