
Sani Kukasheka-Usman
Retired Brigadier General and former Director of Public Relations for the Nigerian Army, involved in the 2015 military offensive against Boko Haram and providing first‑hand accounts in this episode.
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Dec 1, 2025 • 11min
West Africa fights back against Boko Haram
Retired Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka-Usman, a key figure in Nigeria's military efforts against Boko Haram, shares dramatic insights from his tenure as Director of Public Relations. He recounts the harrowing abduction of the Chibok girls and the emotional moment of raising the Nigerian flag at reclaimed checkpoints. Sani discusses the military's strategic offensive in 2015 to eliminate Boko Haram's threats and the brutal realities uncovered in liberated areas. Despite progress, he warns of the lingering threat posed by Boko Haram factions.


