Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, rtd, the Minister of Defence, says Boko Haram terrorists and bandits are now on the run from the Nigerian military.
Speaking at a joint press briefing held in Abuja on Monday, Magashi said the Federal Government will not relent until terrorists and bandits have been crushed.
Magashi was joined at the briefing by three other ministers namely Lai Mohammed (Information and Culture); Rauf Aregbesola (Interior) and Mohammed Maigari Dingyadi (Police Affairs).
The four ministers were also joined by the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Leo Irabor.
Magashi said that the military and other security agencies have been able to contain the daunting security challenges facing the country.
The minister tasked Nigerians to alert security agents if they observe any criminal activities in their community, stating that security is the business of everyone
