Obasanjo Questions Why Boko Haram Insurgency Lasted Longer than Civil War

Obasanjo questions why Boko Haram insurgency lasted longer than civil war

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has raised serious concern over Nigeria’s prolonged battle with Boko Haram, saying the insurgency lasted longer than civil war.

Boko Haram insurgency has lasted 15 years, longer than civil war

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed concern that the Boko Haram insurgency has persisted for 15 years with no end in sight, noting that it has now lasted far longer than the Nigerian Civil War, which ended after 30 months.Obasanjo warned that Nigeria’s struggle with insurgency and banditry will continue unless the military undergoes specialised foreign training, strengthens intelligence gathering and deploys modern technology in its…

"Civil War Lasted 30 Months, Boko Haram Insurgency Nears 15 Years" — Obasanjo Warns Security Crisis Should Concern All Nigerians

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Sunday, expressed worry that Boko Haram insurgency has lasted 15 years without an end in sight, much longer than the 1967-1970 civil war, which lasted only 30 months. The former President warned that Nigeria’s fight against insurgency and banditry will persist unless the military undergoes specialised foreign training, improves intelligence gathering and deploys modern technology. He spoke on Sunday while f…