Beyond Tributes

Since the Boko Haram violence in the North East commenced in 2009, the Nigerian soldiers are leading the war against the jihadist terrorists. Their activities against the Islamic extremists have recorded huge successes. Their accomplishments include restriction of the insurgency to three states, Borno, Yobe and Adamawa. The liberation of many communities held under siege by the insurgents, rescuing thousands of kidnapped victims. They provide security for the displaced that are relocating to their original abode, rehabilitating and paving the way for reintegration of repentant militants. Meanwhile, in fighting with the jihadist insurgents, hundreds of Nigerian soldiers have fallen in the battlefront.

This edition of Nextier SPD Policy Weekly highlights the precarious situation of the families of slain heroes who died fighting against Boko Haram insurgency in the North East. It proffers ways to address these plights and provide the incentive to motivate other military personnel on the battlefield to give their all.