The Nigerian Army said on Wednesday that the need to reduce collateral damage had delayed the recapture of some towns and villages seized by insurgents in Borno.

Brig.-Gen. Olajide Laleye, the Director, Army Public Relations, gave the explanation while fielding questions at news conference in Abuja.

“We are not interested in collateral damage. The Nigeria Army is very careful about collateral damage, to that extent our operations are carefully planned to make sure that collateral damage is reduced to the barest minimum.

“If certain areas have not been recaptured it is because the Nigerian army is giving such areas very careful plans, the plans are ongoing. At the right time you will see the outcome; we will not tell you, of course, before hand, of what we intend to do; but you will see the outcome,” Laleye said.

According to him, Nigerians will be pleased at the end of such operations that collateral damage is reduced to the barest minimum.

He assured that law abiding Nigerians in those areas would be rescued from the insurgents, while those towns and villages completely freed from terrorism and insurgency.

Earlier, he said Gombi, Hong, Uba, Makera, Holma and Vimtim, all in Adamawa, had been recaptured, adding that the current military offensive would be sustained until the enemy was “completely defeated”.

Laleye said new strategies had been introduced in the ongoing war after formations and units involved were evaluated, adding that this had impacted positively on the counter-insurgency operations in the North East.

He said that all officers and men involved in the operations in the region would undergo counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency training before being deployed in theatre of operation.

The army spokesman explained that this followed the directive of the Chief of Army Staff that all Divisional Headquarters should set up schools to step up counter-terrorism, counter-insurgency and Special Operations training.

“The Nigerian Army wishes to restate its determination to bring this counter insurgency and counter terrorism operations to a speedy and decisive end.

“Equally, the Nigerian Army seizes this opportunity to reassure Nigerians of its preparedness to support relevant agencies in the successful conduct of the 2015 general elections,” he said.

On the ongoing Court Martial of some officers, Laleye explained that it was necessary to enforce discipline in the armed forces and achieve success in the war against insurgency.

He said success achieved so far would not have been possible if the army do not undertake steps to remain a formidable fighting force through time tested procedures and enforcement of regulations.

“The judicial process that led to the convictions and acquittals (of some officers) followed international best practices in the military law and also conforms to relevant Nigerian laws.

“Let me state categorically that a General Court Martial has the status of the High Court and is back by extant laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“The General Court Martial is not a final authority. Its processes are not only subject to confirmation by the appropriate superior authority but also subject to appeal,” he said.

Source: http://leadership.ng/news/metro/398860/army-explains-delay-recapturing-towns-seized-boko-haram

Well sha..... it's always easier to attack than to defend.

The Lord is their strength

But the biggest risk in life is never take a risk.
To defect d devil, you have to act like d devil

After this war, the military should be thoroughly scrutinized for corruption.

Allow the hunters to recapture the seize towns, am sure they can handle the task beyond expectations

The reason why the milatary is successful is beacause there was a major overhauling of personnel with Brigade formations in the south being transferred to the North East where there ll be sympathy towards defeating BH because of sentimental attachments. #BuhariShowUsYourCertificate

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Modified; I don't even know why I booked this space.

One of my new year resolutions is to stop booking space. But in the mean time...happy new year in advance!

Ride on gallant soilders. *victory only comes from God* #BuhariShowUsYourCertificate.

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GOD BLESS NIGERIA

I really love the town name in this state.... peace will reign once more God grace

More grass to your elbow...... Fight on NA and better luck from next year.....

Lame àss excuse!

am coming.....!

More grease to their triggers. But I think there can never be any more collateral than the 54 innocent soldiers sentenced to death by the court marshal. I pray justice be tempered.

Tory! Tory!!..Shidren,what did u learn??But Uncle,u can lie oh!!

Noted

keep the flag flying

Ahmed4002:
Allow the hunters to recapture the seize towns, am sure they can handle the task beyond expectations

have you treated your catarrh?

Nigerian army always ranting
#teamGMB

Sounds so much like a politician to me.

If the Nigeria Army don't want Collateral Damage they (BOKO HARAM) still killing and destroying Properties each and every day,so before any action by you (Army) they (Boko Haram) will finish them all.

I dey admire the Army so much. If to sey I get liver ehn, I swear I for join the Army.

But I be biro and paper kind of guy..,, oh how I wish!

Military inaction sef

OrangeDream:
Tory! Tory!!..Shidren,what did u learn??But Uncle,u can lie oh!!

For the gods.

“We are not interested in collateral damage. The Nigeria Army is very careful about collateral damage, to that extent our operations are carefully planned to make sure that collateral damage is reduced to the barest minimum.

I pray they limit it to its minimum
Because that the reasons why it's a professional institutions

Laleye said new strategies had been introduced in the ongoing war after formations and units involved were evaluated, adding that this had impacted positively on the counter-insurgency operations in the North East.

He said that all officers and men involved in the operations in the region would undergo counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency training before being deployed in theatre of operation.

So, the officers haven't undergone this kind of training
Maybe that's why we are having those casualties of officers in the war front.

That's what they should have being trained for even before deployment to this regions.. ..
This one of the baine of our society FIRE BRIGADE APPROACH

Not ready to loose any military man again

good for them they shud tink abt savin civilians first

Wait o, so they are not waiting for Blackhawk helicopter from United States again? Lol

The plan better work wella