BOKO HARAM DEPLOYS DRONES AGAINST NIGERIAN TROOPS- ARMY CHIEF OF STAFF

He described the exploits of the jihadists as “daring,” saying it threatened to erode the previously recorded achievements in the counter-terrorism efforts, lamenting the recent attack on Nigerian Army 157 Task Force Battalion in Metele, Borno State, on November 18.

Penpushing further reports that at least 118 soldiers, including the battalion commander were killed in the attack, which occurred in Metele in Bornu State and environs. The army chief said the attacks have put the military’s resolve to test, but assured the insurgency would be uprooted before long.

“Since 2015, the Nigerian Army, in conjunction with sister services and other security agencies have systematically degraded the capabilities and capacity of Boko Haram terrorists and many successes were achieved’.

“However, in the last 2 – 3 months, we have noticed daring moves by the terrorists, increased use of drones against our defensive positions and infusion of foreign fighters in their ranks. These potent threats require us to continually review our operations,”Buratai said

Penpushing, however, recalled that, security experts have long warned that Boko Haram was recruiting foreign elements to help advance its jihadist cause in Nigeria, while the Islamic State in West Africa (ISWA) has claimed responsibility for most of the attacks targeting Nigerian military assets.