The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has said that Nigeria has greatly reduced the reach of Boko Haram terrorists, even though the group still attack soft targets.
Mohammed, on Tuesday told The Associated Press in London that the sect used to control a number of local governments and collect taxes but now has none under its control.
He said; “They’ve been completely degraded. They don’t have the capacity to launch the kind of attacks they did before, but like with all asymmetrical wars, you cannot stop the suicide bombs or the attacks on soft targets. But clearly the government is winning. It’s a war that can be won,” he said.
On President Muhammadu Buhari’s recent medical trip to London, Mohammed said; “The president has sought treatment in Britain rather than in Nigeria because of the type of treatment available in London.
“We don’t have the facilities or the expertise that’s needed for his illness.
“I think Mr. President should be left to decide whether he wants to disclose his ailment or not. I don’t think he should be under any obligation to do so,” said the information minister.
