BOKO HARAM: Governor Shettima Says Boko Haram Will End Soon

Following the recent victory of Nigerian military in different encounters with Boko Haram insurgents, Governor of Borno state, Kashim Shettima has said insurgency will soon be a thing of the past.
Speaking on Thursday, September 18, at the launching of the new 64 page e-passport in Maiduguri, Shettima said soldiers will soon end Boko Haram, NAN reports.

Governor Kashim Shettima

Yesterday, it was reported that Nigerian troops repelled a Boko Haram attack on Konduga for the second time, killing scores.
According to the governor, with the military’s renewed efforts in fighting the sect, hope has been brought back that the crisis will end soon.
He said: “With the recent victory, I belief that peace will soon be the restored and normalcy will return.”
Governor Shettima sympathized with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) who lost some its men to the sect’s attacks in the state, saying their sacrifices in restoring peace will not go unnoticed.
He also commended the Federal Government and the NIS for introducing the new passport, saying its introduction had placed the country among the best countries of the world.
Speaking earlier, the Borno NIS Comptroller, Alhaji Madu Musa said that the launching of new passport was part of government’s effort to prevent fraud in the issuance of passport.
The 64-page e-passport cost N20, 000, the 32-page cost N15,000 while the 32-page for 60 and above and below 18 years cost N8,750.
President Jonathan had officially launched Nigeria’s new 64-page e-passport on July 30, 2014.