Ex-Defence Chief Irabor Urges FG to Declare State of Emergency on Boko Haram

Retired General Irabor, former Chief Defence Staff, urged the Nigerian government to declare a state of emergency on Boko Haram due to the prolonged insurgency. He criticized politicians for making statements that inadvertently support the terrorist group, weakening the country's fight against extremism.

Irabor highlighted the resilience of Boko Haram's ideology and the need for a more robust political response to combat the insurgency effectively. He emphasized the importance of unity and collective action in addressing the security challenges posed by the group, calling for a strategic shift in the government's approach to tackling terrorism.