The former Chief of Army of Staff, Tukur Buratai has said subduing and defeating Boko Haram insurgents in the northeast was due to the cooperation of the locals in the region.
Buratai made this known in an interview with newsmen on Friday.
The former army general turned politician said the people of the northeast understood the need to oust the insurgents and they cooperated with the military.
He claimed the ability to win the hearts of the people turned the table around and further helped the military to carry out a seamless operation.