NIRAN ADEDOKUN: “In those three months he spent in office, Attahiru spoke and acted in ways that gave Nigerians a renewed sense of security. Noted for his readiness to lead from the front, he orchestrated the dramatic recovery of several territories captured by Boko Haram insurgents in February 2021. Visiting the war theatre on Sunday, February 21, 2021, he famously gave the troops a 48-hour ultimatum to clear Marte, Chikingudo, Kirenowa, Kirta, and Wulgo, then notorious strongholds of insurgents, telling them: “You cannot let this nation down. You must go there and do the needful, and I will be right behind you.” The soldiers picked up the gauntlet and recovered the territories within 24 hours. Attahiru’s “take the attack to the enemy” principle had an enduring impact, later contributing to the historic surrender of about 35,000 Boko Haram fighters. He confidently told colleagues that Boko Haram would, “Insha Allah,” be history before the end of 2021. Sadly, he did not live to see that year’s end.”
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