Military capable of eradicating Boko Haram – Buhari.

President Gen. Muhammed   Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday said he has absolute confidence in the ability of the Nigerian military to end insurgency orchestrated by members of the Boko Haram sect.

According to a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the President exposed the confidence while speaking with journalists after holding talks with President Issoufou Mahamadou of Niger in the country’s capital, Niamey.

Buhari was quoted as saying that the Nigerian Army, which has  earned a good reputation across the world, remains a virile fighting force.

He told the journalists that although he was only four days in office, his administration had already started the process of ending the insurgency.

He explained that his visit to Niger was to seek more support from the country in bringing a quick end to the atrocities of the sect.

Buhari said he would hold similar meetings on security and the war against terrorism with the Chadian authorities after leaving Niamey on Thursday.

The President  said Nigeria would also require the assistance of other nations and multi-lateral institutions to rebuild areas that have been adversely affected by the Boko Haram insurgency and rehabilitate displaced persons.

The President of Niger was quoted to have earlier commended Buhari for making Niger the first country he will visit after his inauguration.

“Your decision to move the military command of Nigeria to the North-East has further strengthened our conviction that the war against terrorism will soon come to an end,” he reportedly told Buhari.

He also assured the President that Niger will continue to support Nigeria in the fight against Boko Haram.