The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, has said insurgency and terrorism may persist in Nigeria for another 20 years.
Buratai noted this, while stating that Nigerians generally misunderstand what insurgency and terrorism mean, hence the chances that terrorism will be over anytime soon is not certain.
Buratai made the remark on his verified Facebook handle few days after Boko Haram massacred rice farmers in Borno State.
Recall that over 40 rice farmers in Zabarmari, Jere Local Government Area of Borno State were beheaded on Saturday, November 28.
“There is general misunderstanding of what insurgency and terrorism entail. There is likelihood of terrorism persisting in Nigeria for another 20 years.
“Citizens responsibility is equally important and imperative. All must cooperate to contain the lingering insecurity. Let there be collective action and responsibility,” Army boss said.