Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State visited President Bola Tinubu on Monday to discuss the growing attacks by insurgents in the northeastern part of the country. The meeting took place at the State House in Abuja.
After the meeting, Zulum spoke to journalists about the rising insecurity in Borno and other northern states. He said the situation in the northeast was becoming more dangerous, with insurgents carrying out more attacks. These attacks, according to him, are now targeting both military camps and civilians.
He told the President about the seriousness of the problem and called for stronger support from the federal government. He said Borno had already made requests for help, and that the Nigerian military had recently made new moves to reduce the attacks.
Zulum talked about a plan to introduce forest guards in Borno. These guards would be responsible for giving local information and protecting their communities. He believes that this step will make a real difference in dealing with the threats.
He also raised concerns about the type of weapons being used by Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters. He said the terrorist groups now have stronger weapons than before, making them more dangerous.
The governor said his administration would continue to support local volunteers who help the military protect the people. He made it clear that he would not back down and would do everything possible to keep Borno safe.
Zulum gave an assurance that no part of Borno would be handed over to terrorists. He said every local government in the state would be defended with the help of the Nigerian Army and other forces.
He ended by saying that he believed the joint efforts between the federal and state governments would bring lasting peace to the region.
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