The chief of army staff, Tukur Buratai, has urged the soldiers involved in the fight against insurgency to brace up their efforts, saying Boko Haram poses a threat to the existence of the nation. 
Buratai charged his troops to fight on till the end, reminding them of the deadline they have.
He advised his men to use the advantage of being better equipped to “degrade and defeat the terrorists”.
“Our sovereignty as a nation is threatened, the Nigerian army and indeed the military as the symbol of our nationhood is being challenged,” Sani Usman, spokesman of the army, quoted him as saying.
“The next few days will be crucial to `Operation Lafiya Dole’ and it is also crucial to our country Nigeria.
“Our ability to stand and defeat the Boko Haram terrorists in the next few weeks will determine the future of our country.” “We cannot afford to lose the fight against insurgency as we are better trained and equipped to win the war.”
