The United States on Thursday said the Federal Government and the military authorities needed to win the minds of northern Nigerians and to urgently embark on economic recovery strategy if it ever wished to win the war against Boko Haram. The government, according to the US, must also provide commensurate justice to both the insurgents and the victims of their violence. “The Nigerian government and military must also win over the hearts and minds of northern populations by protecting them and providing timely and commensurate justice to both insurgents and the victims of this unfortunate conflict. Though no easy task, a comprehensive approach that addresses socio-economic problems, articulates clear rules of engagement, and commits to accountability for those who perpetrate violence, both Boko Haram and security forces, will demonstrate to every Nigerian that their future is brighter in a more secure Nigeria,” US Under Secretary, Wendy Sherman, said in Abuja.
Posted on: Fri, 16 Aug 2013 07:20:23 +0000
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