Boko Haram might actually be crushed before December if things continue like this

The war against Boko Haram insurgents is slowly winding down and a statement released by the Nigerian Army on Thursday further confirms that the end of terrorism in Nigeria is almost nigh.
The Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman at a news conference in Abuja,
explained that most of the terrorist group leadership, have been decimated stressing that foot soldiers are now abandoning their masters, burying weapons in the forest and seeking solace.
“I have no iota of doubt in my mind that our troops will wipe out the insurgents in the shortest possible time and we are committed to this target.
“You are aware that our troops recaptured Gamboru Ngala last Tuesday and are now consolidating, mopping up and preparing for the next offensive against the terrorists.
“It is gratifying to note that most of the terrorist group leadership, has been decimated, while foot soldiers are abandoning their masters, burying their weapons in the forest and seeking solace.
“It is the achievements from harmonised efforts that have confirmed our stand that the insurgency would be ended as soon as possible, “ he said.
Furthermore, Usman explained that the success attained so far must be attributed to the synergy between security forces while praising officers and personnel of the Nigerian Air Force for exhibiting professionalism in its offensive against the insurgents.
“The Bombardment of identified Boko Haram terrorists’ location, close air support, air surveillance and interdiction by the Nigerian Air Force, have enhanced the ongoing operation’s efficiency and successes.
“In addition to providing water and airlift of other logistics to the war front, the air force has been a force multiplier as troops are confident that they would receive quick medical attention when necessary,’’ he added.
He said the pressure exerted on the insurgents by joint forces led by troops of the Nigerian Army, would be sustained until they were totally wiped out from the nation’s territory. The director assured that the military would do its part by ensuring that recaptured territories were secured well enough for the government to commence reconstruction work.
Usman, however, appealed to the general public to sustain the level of cooperation in order to expeditiously end insurgency in the affected parts of the North-east. The News Agency of Nigeria recalls that President Buhari had given the military three months within which to end insurgency