Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno, has expressed concern
over the resurgence of Boko Haram attacks and kidnappings across the state.
Zulum spoke at a high-level security meeting attended by
military commanders, traditional rulers, and other stakeholders on Tuesday.
He said the recent dislodgment of military formations in
some LGAs is a “significant setback” in the country’s fight against insurgency.
“Renewed Boko Haram attacks and kidnappings in many
communities almost on a daily basis without confrontation singled that Borno
state is losing ground,” Zulum said.
The governor lamented the recent attacks in Wajirko, Sabon
Gari, Wulgo, and Izge, which led to the killing of civilians and security
personnel.
He commended the federal government for the support, but
called for more efforts, particularly in equipping and deploying technological
warfare to counter the attacks in the Sahelian region of Borno.
“As you are all aware, my administration has been very
supportive of the military and other security agencies in the fight against
Boko Haram and other terrorists leading to relative peace in the last three
years,” Zulum said.
“It is disheartening to note the recent attacks and
dislodgement of military formations in Wajirko, Sabon Gari in Damboa local
government, Wulgo in Gamboru Ngala, Izge in Gwoza local government areas among
other related killing of innocent civilians and security agencies calls for
serious concern, and it is a set back in the fragile state of Borno and the
North East region.
“In as much as Borno Government, under my leadership,
commend the federal government under the leadership of, President Bola Tinubu,
and the security agencies for their unwavering support in the fight against
Boko Haram, more efforts have to be put in place through equipping and
deploying of technological warfare to the military to stem the tide of all
renewed attacks bedeviling parts of the sahelian Borno which shares
international border with three African countries of Chad, Niger and Cameroon.”
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