Obasanjo disclosed this at the public presentation of Scars, Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum, a book authored by former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Lucky Irabor (retd.).

Obasanjo said, “Boko Haram is now virtually becoming part of our life. Should we accept that? If we should not accept it, what should we do?

“How much do we know? Even from the other side, and from this side, have we been active enough? Have we been proactive enough?

“I think we have to ask ourselves the necessary questions to be able to deal with this thing that is now becoming a monster within our country.”

The former president, who wrote the foreword to Irabor’s book, praised the ex-CDS for documenting his experiences in the fight against terrorism for posterity, describing the effort as an act of courage.

Other high-profile individuals present at the event were former President Goodluck Jonathan, service chiefs, former and serving governors, and clerics.

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Jonathan, while speaking at the occasion, disclosed that Boko Haram insurgents once nominated former President Muhammadu Buhari as their preferred negotiator in peace talks with his administration.

He said his government had explored multiple committees and approaches to end the insurgency, but the crisis proved more complex than often portrayed.

Source: Punch

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Among those neutralised were two top commanders identified as Abu Nazir, the Munzir of Juye, and Abu Fatima, the Munzir of Koloram.

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The source said the terrorists were engaged in a fierce gun battle around the Wulgo axis, during which troops overpowered the insurgents. In addition to the casualties, troops recovered AK-47 rifles, a cache of ammunition, and six motorcycles belonging to the group.

The Defence Headquarters commended the troops for their bravery and operational success, encouraging them to maintain the momentum in the ongoing counter-insurgency campaign despite prevailing challenges.

Source: Vanguard

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