The SSA to Mr president on Public Affairs on Monday 13th August 2012 in an interview with AIT asserted that maximum force has not been used on the Islamic militants,Boko Haram because the FG does not want to record unbearable collateral damage.

The presidential aide said those accusing Mr. Jonathan of inaction, on the insecurity pervading the country, were not fair on the President.

"It is wrong to say the President has not been able to tackle the security problem," Mr. Okupe said.

The Ogun state politician said the Federal Government could not use force on the Islamist group because it wanted to avoid civilian casualties.

"The Nigerian army can in one month wipe out the Boko Haram, but the collateral damage will be unbearable," he said.

He said that the government was already achieving some success against the terrorist group.

The question that now calls to mind is ,should Maximum force be used on BOKOHARAM ?