Kc3000:


Ok, smart guy We can only speculate but it would really be a desperate play by our govt, and is certain to evoke some backlash. Mercenaries are in it strictly for the money, so I've always had my reservations about their commitment, even though they tend to be highly trained and specialized former military personnel. I suspect the bottom line for them in this kind of conflict is to stay alive and hope the conflict continues and they can continue to get paid. They aren't cheap either. The best thing is to have them on short term contracts, and task them with very specific missions that can be easily verified, or let them focus on training. Bottom line, our Army would still have to do most of the heavy lifting if we intend on ending this scourge. It would be damn near impossible to source a private Army that can duplicate the efforts of a standing Army like ours.

RevDesmondJuju:


Agreed.

I have this belief that it is not Nigerian Army battling Boko Haram but Nigerian Army battling themselves.

Boko Haram just happens to be the sorry excuse at the center.

Private Military Contractors usually have highly specified roles as contained in their contract. They are not going to stick around for the whole haul but will do only what they are agreed and paid to do.

The Nigerian Govt is really desperate to end this insurgency and the military is not helping matters.

Fifth columnists in the military you mean