Advocacy for North-East Revival yesterday hailed the military for moving against notorious terrorist commander, Munzur Ya Audu and 115 others in the zone.
The group stated this during a press conference in Abuja.
The convener, Salisu Yauri, said Munzur Ya Audu had been a torn in the flesh of people in the region, and his activities had negatively affected livelihoods.
He commended the armed forces for targeting and ensuring that his activities were brought to an end.
“We are very grateful to the AFN for bringing the evil reign of Munzur Ya Audu over our people to an end. We also appreciate the actions of the military against the 115 others.
“Munzur Ya Audu was a torn in our flesh. Several families are crying because of the harm he caused. We hope the AFN will relentlessly go after others who are still remaining and have refused to turn a new leaf.
“ANER insists that peace must return to the North East, for our people to return to their normal lives.
“We are very confident that the Armed Forces of Nigeria under the able leadership of the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Chris Musa will continue to pursue them until they give up,” he said.
The director of defence media operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, recently said Audu and 115 others were killed during military operations.
He said troops of Operation HADIN KAI recorded several successes including the surrendering of BH/ISWAP/JAS terrorists combatants and families, arrested terrorists/collaborators, as well as the conduct of different offensive operations in Kaga, Konduga, Bama, Jere, Damboa, Chibok, Mafa and Kukawa LGAs of Borno State.
Additionally troops conducted similar operations in Gujba LGA of Yobe State.
