Retired General Lucky Irabor, former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), is set to launch his latest book on the Boko Haram chief-declares-terrorist-defeat-inevitable-amid-major-counter-insurgency-gains/” title=”Army … declares terrorist defeat inevitable amid major counter-insurgency gains”>insurgency in Abuja on Friday, October 3, 2025.
The event will be honored by the presence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, and the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Rev. Fr. Matthew Hassan Kukah. The book, entitled “Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum,” promises to offer fresh insights into the ongoing crisis.
Critics have hailed the publication as a transformative work that could reshape public understanding of Boko Haram.
Jonah Ejenavi, chairman of the Book Launch Organising Committee, revealed that the unveiling will take place at the Congress Hall of the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja. He emphasized the book’s in-depth exploration of the intricate factors behind the Boko Haram terrorist group.
Ejenavi stated, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been invited to attend as the Special Guest of Honour, while former President Olusegun Obasanjo will preside as chairman of the event. Additionally, Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah will provide the official book review.”
He further highlighted that Boko Haram’s rise in 2002 marked the beginning of a devastating period characterized by widespread violence, destruction, and economic disruption, impacting not only Nigeria but the broader West African region with significant continental and global repercussions.
“In ‘Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum,’ General Irabor meticulously analyzes the complexities of the Boko Haram crisis and offers strategic recommendations to address a threat that endangers Nigeria’s future and that of neighboring West African nations,” Ejenavi explained.
Drawing from his experience leading Nigerian military operations against one of the country’s gravest security threats, General Irabor provides a comprehensive perspective that deepens the reader’s understanding of the insurgency.
The 330-page volume is structured into 14 chapters across three sections. These segments delve into Nigeria’s historical background to uncover the origins of its security dilemmas, examine the challenges posed by Boko Haram, and propose a transformative approach necessary to restore peace amid ongoing insurgency threats,” Ejenavi concluded.
