Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has lamented the resurgence of Boko Haram attacks in Borno State, saying it signals that the state is losing ground to the terrorists. He decried the resurgence of the terrorist on Tuesday at a Special Expanded Security Meeting (ESM) at the Government House, in Maiduguri, the capital city of Borno. He stated this at a Special Expanded Security Meeting (ESM) attended by the General Officer Commanding the 7 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Abubakar Haruna, Sector Commanders, Commissioner of Police, heads of other security agencies, Shehu of Borno, Alh. Dr. Abubakar Garbai Al-Amin El-Kanemi, Shehu of Bama, Emirs of Biu, Uba, Askira, and Gwoza, while Shehu of Dikwa- and Emir of Shani were represented.
“As I address this important gathering today, it is unfortunate that the renewed Boko Haram attacks and kidnappings in many communities, almost on a daily basis without confrontation, signaled that Borno State is losing ground,” Zulum declared.
“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,” he stated.
“It is disheartening to note the recent attacks and dislodgement of military formations in Wajirko, Sabon Gari in Damboa Local Government Area, 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,” he added.
Zulum commended the federal government under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the security agencies for their unwavering support in the fight against Boko Haram while calling the Federal Government and the security agencies to intensify their efforts by equipping the military with advanced technological warfare to effectively counter the renewed attacks that are afflicting parts of Borno bordering Chad, Niger, and Cameroon.