Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has raised an alarm over a possible takeover of Marte Local Government Area by Boko Haram insurgents.
He said virtually all the communities in the LGA have been taken over by the insurgents.
The governor disclosed this on Sunday after visiting the community on Saturday.
While assessing the situation, Mr Zulum called for sustainable solutions to restore stability to the region.
He said: “Marte was resettled about four years ago, but unfortunately, over the last three days, it was ransacked and was displaced again.
“About 20,000 people left Marte for Dikwa; this huge number is a threat as allowing them to stay in the camp may make most of the younger ones become vulnerable to recruitment by the insurgents,” Mr Zulum warned.
“Marte was resettled about four years ago, but unfortunately, over the last three days, it was ransacked and was displaced again.
“About 20,000 people left Marte for Dikwa; this huge number is a threat as allowing them to stay in the camp may make most of the younger ones become vulnerable to recruitment by the insurgents,” Mr Zulum added.
He further stated that, “Hitherto, Marte Local Government comprises over 300 towns and villages. Now we have only one standing. If we cannot maintain this one, then we will lose the whole local government to the insurgents, which will be very obnoxious, and I think we will not allow this to happen.
“Therefore, I am calling on the Federal Government and the Nigerian Army so that we can put our heads together and hold our ground for this single town in this LGA to remain.”
