Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum on Sunday morning flew from Abuja to Maiduguri and on arrival, took a military chopper to visit communities attacked by Boko Haram
Zulum, who traveled from Maiduguri to Katsina and Abuja on Thursday, for series of scheduled activities, cut short the trip following the attack.
About four communities: Tashan Alade, Shafa, Azare, Sabon-Kasuwa and Debro were affected in Saturday’s attack with schools, shops and places of worship destroyed by the insurgents.
Three persosn were killed in Shafa, among them 2 hunters and a civilian. Thousands of bags of farm products recently harvested by farmers were looted by the insurgents who also emptied shops and market stalls.
Governor Zulum was in Yimirshika, Azare, Sabon-Kasuwa and Shafa. The governor inspected all destroyed property and ordered immediate reconstruction of property that include police station, market stalls and others.
In Shafa, Zulum ordered the provision of six patrol vehicles and other components to strengthen local security network in the community. Also in Yamirshika, Zulum directed the provision of surveillance vehicles to hunters and vigilantes.
Zulum Furious Over Routine Attacks On Maiduguri-Damaturu Highway
Zulum addressed terrified residents who returned to Yamirshika town earlier Saturday, after attempts by insurgents on the town, was repelled.
Zulum noted that he feels bad going to commiserate after attacks because protection of lives and property is government’s first priority.
“As enshrined in section 14, 2b of the 1999 constitution, security of lives and property remain the cardinal objective of any government, we know this and we are doing everything within our powers to provide security and ensure the welfare of citizens.
The Governor said they will neither relent nor shy away from their responsibilities, we shall remain resilient and focused in our search for peace in Borno” Zulum said.
The Governor in an interview with journalists, said his visit was to strengthen community resilience and provide support to local volunteers supporting the security agencies in restoring peace.
