Biya promises victory over Boko Haram insurgency

The Cameroonian head of state Paul Biya has in a speech to the nation delivered on Tuesday, promised the victory of the joint multilateral force (FMM) in the fight against the Nigeria-based Islamist sect Boko Haram which has claimed responsibility for deadly attacks in the far-northern part of the country.

In an address read on the eve of the 49th National Youth Festival (FNJ) celebrated on 11th February, President Biya has hailed the young soldiers who are ensuring our security along our borders.

The anti-Boko Haram fight in which they are engaged and risking their lives for the nation. With the support of each and every one of us, there is no doubt we shall win the fight, the veteran leader went on.

He said the triumph is all the more likely since Cameroon is now beginning to record the support of the friendly countries that are committed to the ideal of peace and freedom as well as that of the international community.