Federal Government has called for increased vigilance among Nigerians, as Boko Haram escapees seek to integrate themselves into communities, after being dispossessed of their Sambisa fortress.

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, who made the call on Monday in Lagos, stressed that “eternal vigilance is the price of freedom, urging Nigerians to keep the gallant and victorious troops in their prayers.

The minister congratulated the gallant troops of the Nigerian military for finally seizing the Sambisa Forest from the Boko Haram terrorists and securing the North-East.

He said the feat had paved the way for Sunday’s re-opening of two strategic roads in Borno.

Mohammed appealed to Nigerians to continue to support the troops as they clear the remnants of the terrorists who are now on the run.

The minister said it was in recognition and celebration of the great feat by the military that he decided to lead over 30 Nigerian and international journalists to join the Minister of Defence, the Service Chiefs and Borno Governor at the opening of the roads.

The minister noted that the exceptional leadership provided by President Muhammadu Buhari provided the much-needed impetus for the military’s victory in the North-east.

He urged Nigerians to continue to give their unalloyed support to the President in his untiring efforts to restore peace and security across the country and also revamp the economy.