A group, Advocacy for North-East Revival, ANER on Friday hailed the military for moving against notorious terrorist commander Munzur Ya Audu and 115 others in the zone.
The group stated this during a press conference in Abuja.
The Convener, ANER, Salisu Yauri noted that
Munzur Ya Audu has been a torn in the flesh of people in the region, saying his activities has negatively affected the people’s means of livelihoods.
They commended the Armed Forces of Nigeria for targeting and ensuring his activities have been brought to an end.
“We are very grateful to the AFN for bringing the evil reign of Munzur Ya Audu over our people to an end. We also appreciate the actions of the military against the other 115 others.
“Munzur Ya Audu was a torn in our flesh. Several families are crying because of harm he caused. We hope the AFN will relentlessly go after others that are still remaining and have refused to turn a new leaf.
“ANER insists that peace must return to the North East, for our people to return to their normal lives.
“We are very confident that the Armed Forces of Nigeria under the able leadership of the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Chris Musa will continue to pursue them until they give up.
Recall that the Director of Defence Media Operations (DDMO), Maj. Gen. Edward Buba recently revealed that Audu and 115 others were neutralized during military operations.
He said troops of Operation HADIN KAI recorded several successes including the surrendering of BH/ISWAP/JAS terrorists combatants and families, arrested terrorists/collaborators, as well as the conduct of different offensive operations in Kaga, Konduga, Bama, Jere, Damboa, Chibok, Mafa and Kukawa LGAs of Borno State.
Additionally troops conducted similar operations in Gujba LGA of Yobe State.
