Hunters in Borno are pleading with the military to allow them join in
the war against insurgents in Sambisa forest. Mai-Gana Mai-Durma, the
emir of hunters in the state, who made the appeal in Maiduguri while
addressing journalists, said the call became imperative because the
hunters were familiar with the terrain at the dreaded forest, the
hideout and operational base of the terrorists.
“We are appealing to the military authorities to allow us join the fight
against Boko Haram at the Sambisa forest,” he said. “We are ready to
pursue the terrorists because we know the terrain very well.” He said
that the military should align them with members of the vigilance group,
popularly knwon as the Civilian JTF, for effective result. “We will
overrun Sambisa in partnership with members of the civilian JTF if given
the opportunity,” he said. “This will help to complement the effort of
military in the anti terrorism operation.”
Source: The Cable
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