The Northeast Women Solidarity Forum (NEWSF) yesterday applauded ongoing military operations in the region to combat terrorism, bandistry and other criminal activities plaguing the region.
The group opined that the operations have rekindled the hope of the people in the region.
The women also commended the spirit of unity displayed by the Armed Forces in tackling the insurgency in the region.
In a statement signed by Aisha Gombe and Hajatu Maina, President and Secretary respectively, they said the various military outfits in the region have performed creditably
“We welcome what the Armed Forces of Nigeria is doing in the Northeast. It gives us hope that very soon, our people in IDP camps will return to their homes.
“We commend them for providing security for Borno farmers to return to their farms, business and schools that were shut.
“Much more, we commend the synergy of the AFN that crushed fleeing ISWAP-Boko Haram fighters in Gubio, Borno State.
“The Northeast has suffered enough, this is time for us to give more support to the Armed Forces of Nigeria for speedy restoration of peace and stability and economic recovery for our beleaguered people,” the group said.
