The December ultimatum given by President Muhammadu Buhari to crush Boko Haram terrorists in the North-east is looking highly unlikely as a result of operational, logistic and administrative setbacks that are beyond the control of the military authorities.


THISDAY findings have revealed that there is growing uncertainty about the deadline despite recent gains and the best efforts of the Service Chiefs, who have brought in new ideas and energy to the fighting troops.


However, the earlier momentum is waning with the counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations looking like a stalemate owing to the change of tactics by the Boko Haram, the erratic attitude of Chadians towards effective take off of the Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) and dwindling supply of arms and ammunition.


THISDAY had reported how the alleged reluctance of Chad to station its forces along its contiguous border with other member countries of the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) was said to be jeopardising the effective operations of the MNJT, which was recently reactivated to checkmate the activities of Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT).


Sources within the military circle who have expressed concern over the unpredictable nature of Chad Republic in the ongoing war against Boko Haram in the North-east, attributed it to both economic sabotage and geopolitical strategy around the Lake Chad Basin.


The military sources noted that Chad is using the war to extract a lot of financial and strategic concessions from Nigeria. It was even revealed that one of the reasons the Nigerien Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) visited Nigeria was for the same financial support.


“Do you know that Nigeria has practically been forced to cede the headquarters of MNJT to Chad because of their blackmail, which was supported by their Francophone sister countries? They have turned Nigeria to a cash cow and tax haven.


“We know that the Federal Government released about $20million for the MNJTF, and each personnel are paid N1,500 per day. So we don’t know yet why the Chadians are reluctant and if they are not being paid,” the officer said.


The senior officer noted that line with the arrangement establishing the MNTF, each member countries including Nigeria, Chad, Niger Republic and Cameroon were expected to contribute troops towards effective control of the contiguous borders aimed at stopping easy movement of terrorists.


“This has however proved difficult because Chad has pulled away from their borders and has not contributed troops for the effective operation of MNJTF. As it stands now, it is like Nigeria is still practically piloting the whole process as Cameroun and Niger Republic are also busy dealing with increasing Boko Haram attacks within their respective territories,” a source explained.


This was also confirmed last week by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Abayomi Olonisakin, who said the Chadian government was yet to contribute the needed troops to man their side of the common borders.


Olonisakin who disclosed this recently while fielding questions from journalists after meeting with the Nigerien Defence team led by their Joint Chief of Staff, Gen. Seyni Garba, admitted that the military are having issues with the Chadians but the military authorities are working round the clock to address the issue.

He said: “The troops for the MNJTF are drawn from five nations, Nigeria, Niger, Chad, Cameroon and Benin Republic. Most of the troops have been deployed especially from Niger which is in the same sector with Nigeria and they are performing their roles effectively.


“The importance of this meeting is to deepen our collaboration, our cooperation and coordination to ensure that the menace of terrorism is brought to a logical conclusion soonest.


“Most of the countries in the MNJTF arrangement have deployed troops except for areas relating to Chad. They are having some issues which we are addressing, the commander of the MNJTF have gone round the countries involved in this operation to ensure that they are well deployed in their location.”


Further enquiries also revealed that the latest ambush by Boko Haram, which allegedly left some soldiers dead and several others missing, has caused a lot of apprehension and consternation about the feasibility of the December deadline.
Even though some of the officers and soldiers who confided to THISDAY could confirm that the missing soldiers have returned and joined their units, they were however uncertain about meeting the deadline.


The sources also complained that no new weapons, arms and ammunition have been supplied for some time now as they are fast running out of stock.



Similarly one of the soldiers close to the theatre of operation was much more sceptical about the missing colleagues, saying; “soldiers missing were about 125 were not accounted for as at then, however we heard they have returned but you know our people that they will never give you the correct number of troops


http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/mnjtf-military-unlikely-to-crush-boko-haram-by-dec-deadline/226353/

Ops, am still searching for where the some one said soldiers are still missing You people and Hatred towards this administration Eh?

This country we call our own, will become so hot for the APC that they will wish they never dreamt of power. Insha Allah, they will all burn.

hinwazaka:
This country we call our own, will become so hot for the APC that they will wish they never dreamt of power. Insha Allah, they will all burn.

Now Ambush has being thrown into the picture....the truth is coming out small small.

i still maintain that those soldiers were ambushed, some murdered out-rightly while some of them were captured and ask to surrender their weapons.

Boko haram would need them alive for their propaganda videos.

Upon all the Hunderds of Millions of Dollars spent on the MNJTF, they still cannot buy ordinary guns.

Hahahahaha, lie mohamed come and hear what I'm hearing o. it's like you people's cover-up ain't working as planned

God is punishing Buhari for asking Chad to help after insulting Jonathan when he tried to enlist Chadian help



Buhari is under curse for getting power through blood letting


The price of oil is down

Chad has abandoned us as BH wipe out our troops

JP Morgan delist Nigeria

Western Powers reported Nigeria to WTO

Etc

Hehe
Nawa ooo


Assuming we have a serious govt nw


Buh all we have is I will, I shall, by the end of, hopefully (pure mouth action)


We indirectly has a porn actor as President

hinwazaka:
This country we call our own, will become so hot for the APC that they will wish they never dreamt of power. Insha Allah, they will all burn.

Did You know how to read at all? Where did any soldier mentioned there colleague are dead Mtchewww.

Buhari will rape BH in the 'fullness of time'

naijapips02:
Upon all the Hunderds of Millions of Dollars spent on the MNJTF, they still cannot buy ordinary guns.

That question should be directed at Jonathan and Dasuki, not Buhari.

ahaika23:
Hahahahaha, lie mohamed come and hear what I'm hearing o. it's like you people's cover-up ain't working as planned

Plss show me were some one said the missing soldiers are not yet back Hatred. Towards this administration will do you guys no good.!

sameer1212:
Did You know how to read at all? Where did any soldier mentioned there colleague are dead Mtchewww.

and where did the moniker you quoted mention that the soldiers are dead?

naijapips02:


and where did the moniker you quoted mention that the soldiers are dead?

Lol.. That's what he Insinuate. I know that dude very well

dustmalik:

That question should be directed at Jonathan and Dasuki, not Buhari.

No bro. The first thing buhari did as president was approve $21 million for the MNJTJ.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/06/buhari-orders-release-of-21m-to-mnjtf-on-boko-haram/

No Nigerian soldiers are missing. The pictures making rounds were of Somalian soldiers killed by ewedu poisoning in the World War 1. Premium Times, Thisday and Vanguard are just trying to paint saint buhari in bad light.

HzRF:
Hehe
Nawa ooo


Assuming we have a serious govt nw


Buh all we have is I will, I shall, by the end of, hopefully (pure mouth action)


We indirectly has a porn actor as President

Lol

Boko haram no go rest??

sameer1212:
Ops, am still searching for where the some one said soldiers are still missing You people and Hatred towards this administration Eh?

Did you read the last paragraph i emboldened? These are the men on the field taking. Not some oga in the office feeding us lies.

EternalTruths:
God is punishing Buhari for asking Chad to help after insulting Jonathan when he tried to enlist Chadian help



Buhari is under curse for getting power through blood letting


The price of oil is down

Chad has abandoned us as BH wipe out our troops

JP Morgan delist Nigeria

Western Powers reported Nigeria to WTO

Etc

I don't want to insult any one today cos am in good mood but you left me with no option. Read my lips"You are Biafra Bastard", go get a life Mtchewww.

hinwazaka:
This country we call our own, will become so hot for the APC that they will wish they never dreamt of power. Insha Allah, they will all burn.

hinwazaka:
This country we call our own, will become so hot for the APC that they will wish they never dreamt of power. Insha Allah, they will all burn.

maddman:
APC IS A SHITTY AND FU)KIN PARTY...
BURANTASHI IS A JOKER
BUHARI IS AN ILLITERATE

Zinicc:
Buhari will rape BH in the 'fullness of time'

Why are these Eastern cunts hyperventilating?

ibedun:


Why are these Eastern cunts hyperventilating?

Lalasticlala happy sunday to you.

naijapips02:


Did you read the last paragraph i emboldened? These are the men on the field taking. Not some oga in the office feeding us lies.

Dude"one of the soldiers close to theatre of Operation" 1-He is not even in among the operations, 2- He didn't said they are not yet back but sceptical,so that means he is not sure. 3- These number are too much for FG to cover with lies, 4- these soldiers has families and no one has come out since this ungodly rumour surfaces or you think its every one money can buy?. Dude must of you don't know how things work in military so I won't blame your. Being naïve.

Do not be decieved for God is not mocked, whatever a man sow shall he reap

ibedun:


Why are these Eastern cunts hyperventilating?

Abi o my brother. They just get excited when ever there is bad news in Nigeria but God always shame them. I thought they want Biafra so why disturbing us ?

sameer1212:
Dude"one of the soldiers close to theatre of Operation" 1-He is not even in among the operations, 2- He didn't said they are not yet back but sceptical,so that means he is not sure. 3- These number are too much for FG to cover with lies, 4- these soldiers has families and no one has come out since this ungodly rumour surfaces or you think its every one money can buy?. Dude must of you don't know how things work in military so I won't blame your. Being naïve.

lol. Stop being Naive. what do you think 'theater of operations' mean?

First, he confirmed something what the ogas have being denying all these while, which is 'my colleagues were missing'. Did you also read the part where he said that 'they never give us the correct number'?

Let me school you, Once you sign up for the military, you and your family have signed up for life or death. All what the military would have to tell the families is that their person died in active service. The military doesn't owe them any explanation more than that.

ibedun:


Why are these Eastern cunts hyperventilating?

Keep asking, the fullness of time is at hand....

Similarly one of the soldiers close to the theatre of operation was much more sceptical about the missing colleagues, saying; “soldiers missing were about 125 were not accounted for as at then, however we heard they have returned but you know our people that they will never give you the correct number of troops

What's up with the noise?

naijapips02:


lol. Stop being Naive. what do you think 'theater of operations' mean?

First, he confirmed something what the ogas have being denying all these while, which is 'my colleagues were missing'. Did you also read the part where he said that 'they never give us the correct number'?

Let me school you, Once you sign up for the military, you've and your family have signed up for life and death. All what the military would have to tell the families is that their person died in active service. They military doesn't own them any explanation more than that.

In addition the Military informs the family the circumstance sorrounding the soldiers last moments alive.

Una go just dey post sh*** to make FP. #smh