Nigeria And Cameroon To Discuss Security Issues In A 4-Day Meeting

A 2nd session of the Nigeria/Cameroon Trans-Border Security Committee will be held in Abuja from July 8-11.

NAN reports with reference to the statement released yesterday by the Special Assistant, Media, to the National Security Adviser (NSA) Karounwi Adekunle.

According to the statement, the aim of the meeting is to make the cooperation between the two countries more effective by lifting it to the next level.

"As brothers and neighbours, we agreed to overcome our differences and focus on shared beliefs and values - peace and security of lives and property. And to make positive difference to our kith and kin residing in the border areas of our countries and in the long run extend that peace and security to all citizens of Nigeria and Cameroon."

Related: Boko Haram Snatch Cameroonian Boys Forcing Them Into Sect – Report

It is important to mention that Boko Haram insurgents have some of their major bases of operation located in the border communities between the two countries. Terrorists are reportedly fleeing to Cameroon and other neighbouring countries after launching attacks in Nigeria.

Almost 3 months have passed since the abduction of more than 250 school girls from Chibok, Borno State, by the sect members. Some experts alleged that the girls might have been split into groups and relocated to Cameroon and Chad.

Source: Legit.ng