[wanabidii] Boko Haram can’t be defeated by year-end, says military adviser. We don't expect 100% end of insurgency - Buhari (M&G Africa)

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Boko Haram can't be defeated by year-end, says military adviser. We don't expect 100% end of insurgency - Buhari   There is was a real concern about the militants' persistent targeting of civilian "soft targets".

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