February 25, 2014

The Nigerian president has defended the army's efforts

The Nigerian president has defended the army's efforts against Islamist militants in the north, after over 200 civilians died in attacks last week.lisaere

Addressing recent criticism, President Goodluck Jonathan said the fight against Boko Haram "will improve".

It comes after the governor of the worst affected state, Borno, called for more troops to be deployed to the area.tony

Boko Haram has been conducting a four-year campaign of violence to push for Islamic rule in northern Nigeria.mekjia123

Speaking at a press conference on Monday, President Jonathan criticised the governor of Borno state, Kashim Shettima, who recently stated that the Boko Haram militants were better armed and more motivated than the Nigeria military.诺贝袈裟

He also defended his decision to suspend the outspoken central bank governor, Lamido Sanusi, suggesting it had nothing to do with the governor's decision to expose corruption in the oil sector.徐徐吹来

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