After a night out in the community on Saturday, Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, returned to Marte on Thursday.
In the Lake Chad region, ongoing efforts were made to restore peace, restore trust, and promote sustainable development.
Bulum, who left Maiduguri last week, has been coordinating security plans and building resilience among the region’s affected by the most recent rise in Boko Haram attacks.
The governor has visited the communities of Marte, Kala-Balge, Wulgo, Ngala, Lugumani, Gajibo, Koibe, Dikwa, and Ajiri 9 times since last Saturday.
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Governor Zulum and military commanders met behind closed doors to discuss ways to help restore peace to Marte and the surrounding communities during the visit.
I am here to evaluate the effectiveness of our recent “resettlement” of the residents. I’m delighted to see that the neighborhood is fully supported and that soldiers are stationed. In Marte, normal economic activities have resumed, according to Zulum.
He continued, “I’m very happy, and in the name of Allah, normalcy will soon return.” ”
At the House of Representatives, Engr. Bukar Talba, the governor was accompanied by members from the constituencies of Marte, Monguno, and Nganzai. Sugun Mai Mele, the commissioner for local government and emirates; Engr. Bawu Musami, the commissioner of agriculture; Barr and the Permanent Secretary of Government House. among other senior officials is Muhammadus Ali Busuguma.
‘FG quickly responded.
Governor Zulum made an appeal to the Federal Government on Sunday to use decisive tactics to prevent Marte town from becoming a target for Boko Haram/ISWAP rebels.
However, Governor Zulum praised the Federal Government and the military for responding to his request on Thursday to protect Marte from invading the insurgents while speaking to journalists in Marte town.
According to him, “The federal government and the Nigerian Armed Forces have responded favorably to our request to improve security in the affected communities.” Numerous troops and equipment have been deployed.
Source: Channels TV
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