Borno losing ground to Boko Haram, gov laments

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has lamented the resurgence of Boko Haram in the state, saying the recent renewed attacks are an indication that the government is losing ground.

Zulum disclosed this on Tuesday during a Special Expanded Security Meeting in the Government House, which saw the attendance of General Officer Commanding 7 Division, Major General Abubakar Haruna, Sector Commanders, Commissioner of Police, heads of other security agencies, and traditional rulers.

The governor expressed dissatisfaction with the current security situation of the state, while insisting that the renewed Boko Haram attacks and kidnappings in many communities, almost on a daily basis, without confrontation, signalled that Borno State is losing ground.

He said, “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, signalled that Borno State is losing ground.”

Zulum lamented that 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, among other related killings of innocent civilians and security agencies, call for serious concern.

He said his administration has been very supportive of the military in the fight against Boko Haram and other terrorists, leading to relative peace in the last three years.

“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.