Boko Haram: The Worst Is Over – Gov Zulum Declares During Meeting With COAS

Sunnex Egbu

3 hours ago

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has declared that the activities of Boko Haram insurgents have been subdued in the state.

Speaking on Wednesday during a meeting with the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Shuaibu Waidi, in Maiduguri, Zulum said the worst is over, compared to the previous activities of the terrorists in the state.

He affirmed the commitment of his administration to ensuring the insurgents are totally wiped out and their recent surges are curtailed.

Zulum also called on the people of Borno State to continue giving their necessary cooperation and support to the military and other security agencies, stating that the war against terrorism requires a collective effort.

“Yes, we have witnessed a series of attacks on our communities and the security forces, but the worst is over; we shall continue to collaborate and provide the needed intelligence to our security forces to bring this madness to an end.

“The frequency and scale of attacks on our communities then were overwhelming. Today, while we grieve any single setback, we can also see that the worst is indeed behind us. The trajectory is towards peace, and we are committed to sustaining it,” Zulum said.

While appreciating the military for their sacrifices and efforts in fighting the Boko Haram insurgents, Governor Zulum commiserated with the leadership of the military over recent attacks on its personnel, which resulted in injuries and deaths to some of the personnel of the Nigerian Army.

“On behalf of the government and people of Borno State, I wish to reiterate that we stand with the officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Armed Forces. We will not take their sacrifice for granted,” the governor said.

In his submission, Gen. Waidi appreciated the Zulum government for its support to the Army and gave assurances that the Army headquarters would provide necessary logistics to the troops in the discharge of their duties.

He said, “I want to most sincerely, on behalf of the officers and men of the Nigerian Army, extend our appreciation to His Excellency for visiting us at a time like this. We appreciate your support in Borno.

“We have confidence in our society here in the theatre and from the Army headquarters, we will provide all the necessary resources needed to ensure they achieve their mission.”