The Nigerian Army says it is saddened by the attack on
Faduma Koloram village in Gubio local government area of Borno state.
Over 70 people were killed Tuesday when Boko Haram
insurgents attacked the village.
While visiting the scene of the attack, Babagana Zulum,
governor of the state called on the military to intensify efforts in its fight
against the insurgents.
Sagir Musa, army’s spokesperson, in a statement on Wednesday
said troops have been drafted in the area to track and apprehend the
insurgents.
He also said efforts are also ongoing to get rid of bandits
in some states in the north-west.
“The Nigerian army is deeply saddened by the unfortunate
incident in which suspected retreating Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists with a few
sleeper cells within communities ambushed and killed innocent women and
children in Faduma Koloram village, Gubio LGA of Borno state,” the statement
read.
“Already a large contingent of military personnel have been
drafted in the general area to track and apprehend or neutralize the
perpetrators. We have also mandated the Theatre Command, Operation LAFIYA DOLE
to enhance security, dominate the area
and reassure the affected communities of the
Nigerian Army’s commitment to protect the population.
“The Nigerian army equally notes with great concern about
banditry incidents in some parts of the north western part of the county across
Katsina, Sokoto and Zamfara states. It has come to our knowledge that some bandits are shifting base and venting their
anger on hapless citizens because of the ongoing operations in Katsina state.
“While we sympathize with fellow Nigerians and the good
people of Borno, Katsina, Sokoto and Zamfara states in particular, on these
unfortunate incidents, we would like to assure all of our unrelenting effort
in engaging with communities to rid our
society of any and all remnants of these criminal elements.
“We would like to state further that the Nigerian Army in
conjunction with Nigerian Air Force, sister service, other security agencies
and the affected States governments, will make efforts to clear all known
bandits hideouts in those states as more troops are being mobilized as directed
by Mr President and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces.”
The army added that it is committed to investigate the
circumstances of attacks by Boko Haram insurgents and bandits on innocent
civilians.
In the past weeks, the military had recorded successes in
its fight against the insurgents.
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