Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole on Friday captured Boko haram's enclave known as “Camp Zero”, which is said to be located deep within the heart of Sambisa Forest.
President Buhari and the Senate president Bukola Saraki congratulated the gallant soldiers on this great feat... Read their statement below.
President Buhari's message, signed by his media aide Sehu Garba:
Senate president, Bukola Saraki's message:
"MY GOODWILL MESSAGE TO TROOPS OF OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE ON THE SUCCESSFUL CAPTURE OF BOKO HARAM ENCLAVE IN SAMBISA FOREST
I am delighted at, and most proud of the gallant troops of the Nigerian Army, on receipt of the long-awaited and most gratifying news of the final crushing of Boko Haram terrorists in their last enclave in Sambisa Forest.
I want to use this opportunity to commend the determination, courage and resilience of troops of Operation Lafiya Dole at finally entering and crushing the remnants of the Boko Haram insurgents at “Camp Zero”, which is located deep within the heart of Sambisa Forest.
I was told by the Chief of Army Staff that the Camp fell at about 1:35pm on Friday, December 23, and that the terrorists are on the run, and no longer have a place to hide. I urge you to maintain the tempo by pursuing them and bringing them to justice.
I, therefore, call on all Nigerians to cooperate and support the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies by providing useful information that will expose all the terrorists hiding among the populace.
Further efforts should be intensified to locate and free our remaining Chibok girls still in captivity. May God be with them.
I also want to congratulate and commend the able leadership of the Nigerian Army in particular and indeed, that of the Armed Forces in general, for making this possible. This, no doubt, will go a long way in improving the security situation not only in the North East, but the country in general. But we must not let our guards down.
Once more, congratulations to our troops and all who, in one way or the other, contributed to this most commendable and momentous effort. May the Almighty continue to be with you.
I wish you a Merry Christmas and a most rewarding and peaceful Year 2017 ahead.
MUHAMMADU BUHARIPRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIADecember 24, 2016."
Senate president, Bukola Saraki's message:
"News of Nigerian Army defeating Boko Haram in their most dominant stronghold is truly gratifying. Gift to all Nigerians as we round up 2016.
I want to congratulate President @MBuhari for his leadership, and his dedication to crushing the insurgency in the country.
I want to also commend the Nigerian people for believing in our men and women in uniform, and supporting them and their families.
More work needs 2 be done 2 stamp out remnants of Boko Haram that may be hiding amongst us. However, downfall of CAMP ZERO worth celebrating.
As we celebrate this win by our men & women in uniform, we must not forget those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice in service of Nigeria."
News of Nigerian Army defeating Boko Haram in their most dominant stronghold is truly gratifying. Gift to all Nigerians as we round up 2016— Bukola Saraki (@bukolasaraki) December 24, 2016
I want to congratulate President @MBuhari for his leadership, and his dedication to crushing the insurgency in the country.— Bukola Saraki (@bukolasaraki) December 24, 2016
I want to also commend the Nigerian people for believing in our men and women in uniform, and supporting them and their families.— Bukola Saraki (@bukolasaraki) December 24, 2016
More work needs 2 be done 2 stamp out remnants of Boko Haram that may be hiding amongst us. However, downfall of CAMP ZERO worth celebrating— Bukola Saraki (@bukolasaraki) December 24, 2016
As we celebrate this win by our men & women in uniform, we must not forget those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice in service of Nigeria— Bukola Saraki (@bukolasaraki) December 24, 2016

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