Opinion: Boko Haram and the defeat that never was.
Nigeria's president vowed that Boko Haram would be
beaten by the end of 2015
But terror group has continued to mount attacks,
despite efforts of Nigerian military
Critics say corruption, lack of coordination among
factors which have helped Boko Haram flourish
A campaign signboad displayed by the ruling All Progressives Congress in Ogun State, southwest
Nigeria.
Editor's Note: Ryan Cummings is the chief security analyst for sub-Saharan Africa at red24 , a
crisis management consultancy, and also a founding member of the Nigeria Security Network , a
non-profit think tank. Follow him on Twitter @Pol_Sec_Analyst . The opinions expressed in this
commentary are solely those of the author.
(CNN)— "And I assure you that we will defeat Boko Haram by the end of this year." This was the
pledge made by Nigerian President Muhammdu Buhari to his Beninese counterpart, Boni Yayi,
during a gala dinner commemorating Benin's independence during the summer of 2015.
It was a promise that the Nigerian head of state would also reiterate to fellow Nigerians, who
eagerly waited for him to make good on his promise and act with the decisiveness that Buhari
had accused his predecessor, Goodluck Jonathan, of lacking. Yet as 2015 drew to a close, the
specter of Boko Haram loomed as large as ever over Africa's most populous state.
Indeed, less than 48 hours after the Buhari regime announced that it had fulfilled its vow of
defeating the group, at least 50 people were killed in a wave of violence in Nigeria's insurgent-
embattled Borno and Adamawa states. Those skeptical of Boko Haram's defeat were vindicated,
those residing within the terrorists' deadly reach continue to live in fear.
Nigeria's information minister, however, downplayed the December 27 attacks and further
reaffirmed that Boko Haram was on the precipice of being "wiped out." Lai Mohammed claimed
to local media that all insurgent-held territory had been reclaimed and that Boko Haram no
longer possessed the operational capabilities to achieve its raison d'etre, the creation of a
"dawlah" -- or Islamic-state -- in north-eastern Nigeria.
The problem with Mohammed's "impending demise" narrative is that it equated loss of territory
with defeat. Prior to Boko Haram's capture in July 2014 of Damboa, the first Nigerian town to
fall to the extremist sect, its near decade-long insurgency had been characterized by traditional
guerilla warfare. The group's favoured modus operandi had been suicide bombings and hit-and-
run raids, not the capture and control of territory.

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Hmmmm

Buhari has failed and should resign honorably. He swore to end the insurgency in 2015

nothing good comes easy

Political Promise.

The rule of thumb here is:

Promise things you know you won't even fulfill and make excuses afterward.

Let no deceive you

Lying is not corruption-Lying Mohammed.

Ok

We know it was for those that always wanted to hear sweet promises. For me, I know APC is good at making promises it never plans to fulfill.
It has never fulfil any and can't see any plans or policies on ground to fulfil any.

The stupid promise made by buhari reminds me of a stupid promise made by Obj to end blackout. Two stupid old men whom has held this nation by its testicles

Lai Lie Muhammed.

Party of famous liers.

Ryan Cummings exposing the lies of Liar Mohammed and also revealing that the APC govt are not in tune with happenings and reality. I like this part.

The problem with Mohammed's "impending demise" narrative is that it equated loss of territory with defeat. Prior to Boko Haram's capture in July 2014 of Damboa, the first Nigerian town to fall to the extremist sect, its near decade-long insurgency had been characterized by traditional guerilla warfare. The group's favoured modus operandi had been suicide bombings and hit and run raids, not the capture and control of territory.

Nigerians deserve the kind of leaders they get. By the time APC is done with our democracy, there will be nothing good left to talk about us. SmH...

Questions to CNN/Americans during the Iraq war the bush administration claimed Saddam Hussein had weapon of mass destruction which was the run reason for the war in Iraq was one found in Iraq did any body kill bush for that.


Two question the same bush claimed he will stop terrorist network that caused September eleven attack, did he succeed NO he failed


The same Bush made comments of killing Osama but failed big time.


President Obama succeeded in killing Osama but created a group worst than Osama



The summary of every no plan goes according to plan, bush vowed to kill Osama which he failed and Obama succeeded.


CNN mind your fvcking business and focus on gay laws america approved.

francizy:
Nigerians deserve the kind of leaders they get. By the time APC is done with our democracy, there will be nothing good left to talk about us. SmH...

As your doctor I'm concerned about your health so you mean even at 2:36am you were still awake and what's worse still wailing? how far na you never sleep up till now ?

KingTom:

As your doctor I'm concerned about your health so you mean even at 2:36am you were still awake and what's worse still wailing? how far na you never sleep up till now ?

Yeye monitoring spirit. I already woke up from sleep...

Demmocrats:
Questions to CNN/Americans during the Iraq war the bush administration claimed Saddam Hussein had weapon of mass destruction which was the run reason for the war in Iraq was one found in Iraq did any body kill bush for that.


Two question the same bush claimed he will stop terrorist network that caused September eleven attack, did he succeed NO he failed


The same Bush made comments of killing Osama but failed big time.


President Obama succeeded in killing Osama but created a group worst than Osama



The summary of every no plan goes according to plan, bush vowed to kill Osama which he failed and Obama succeeded.


CNN mind your fvcking business and focus on gay laws america approved.

Z.Ombie spotted.
Keep in view

Buhari just honor your agreement with your boys the bokoharam so innocent people can live in peace. Sadist president

foolish is not buhari

Can any good thing come out of Daura town?..

Shame!

lalasticlala

wat was buari smoking when he said ''i will end boko in two months''? well, a dullard is always a dullard.

This is new year and I pray that Buhari will also change and receive knowledge, size to be a dictator to a democrat so that our democracy will not fail Amen.

Karlovich:
Buhari has failed and should resign honorably. He swore to end the insurgency in 2015

if he resigns, who should take over? 'mere commissioner?

francizy:


Yeye monitoring spirit. I already woke up from sleep...

between you and Olamide I no know who Mumu pass

KingTom:
between you and Olamide I no know who Mumu pass

Hehehehehehe! Shey be Olamide na from Ogun state bah? I no go surprise if you and am come from same extended family.

Kai Bull.ari

A defeat that never was indeed.

francizy:



Hehehehehehe! Shey be Olamide na from Ogun state bah? I no go surprise if you and am come from same extended family.

impossible, alcoholics and touts are not and can never be part of my family tree

KingTom:


impossible, alcoholics and touts are not and can never be part of my family tree

Hehehehehehe! All doctors are alcoholics...