 The chief of army staff, Lieutenant-General Ibrahim Atahiru, has reiterated the commitment of the army to the total annihilation of Boko Haram from Nigeria. Atahiru said they are infested in an interview with Nisman in Midgari, Borno State. Atahiru said that Boko Haram had been defeated in many encounters and would continue to be defeated until they are totally annihilated from Nigeria. The COS, who was visiting the headquarters of Operation Lafya Dolly in Midgari for their fifth time since his appointment four months ago, said that a regular visit was to boost the morale of the troops, reassure them and listen to any issues affecting them.