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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has hailed the Nigerian military for its string of successes in the battle against insurgency, expressing optimism that Boko Haram would be silenced before December.

The party said the strides of the security forces in recent times are indications of what a nation can achieve under “disciplined and sincere leadership”.

APC urged the troops to continue with their gallantry, emphasising the need to step up intelligence gathering to stop suicide bombing.

“The mere fact that the terrorists are now surrendering in droves to the gallant troops of the Nigerian military is the clearest indication yet that the bandits are feeling the tremendous heat which has been turned on them,” said Lai Mohammed, the party’s spokesman, in a statement issued on Sunday.

“The continued push to dislodge the terrorists from their fortress in Sambisa Forest and elsewhere, the dismantling of their major fuel depot and other logistics and the rescue of many innocent people from the clutches of the terrorists are clear indications that the military has gained the upper hand against Boko Haram.

“The bigger picture of the impending Boko Haram defeat is the restoration of the much-vaunted capability of the Nigerian military and its globally-acclaimed professionalism that have vaulted Nigeria to the elite group of top global peace-keeping nations.”

The party also commended the service chiefs for their leadership, saying their personal examples – which have seen them on the battle front many times – have made all the difference in motivating their troops.

APC also asked  Nigerians to continue to “pray for the troops, many of whom are paying the supreme price even as we write in order to ensure the safety and security of all Nigerians and the stability”.