The Nigeria Governors’ Forum
(NGF) says the recent attack on the convoy of Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno
state, shows how vulnerable Nigeria has become.
In a letter of solidarity to the
governor, the forum said it will meet with President Muhammadu Buhari over the
rising insecurity in the nation.
Suspected members of the Boko
Haram insurgent group attacked Zulum’s convoy when he was touring some
communities in the state.
In the letter signed by Kayode
Fayemi, Ekiti state governor and NGF chairman, the governors said the attack on
Zulum shows the fragile nature of Nigeria’s security architecture.
The letter read: “On behalf of
the 36 State Governors of the Federal Republic of Nigeria under the platform of
the NGF, I write to express our solidarity with you and the people of Borno
State, following the attack last Wednesday, by gunmen suspected to be members
of the Boko Haram sect.
“This is one unwarranted attack
too many. It epitomizes our collective vulnerability and the fragility of the
country’s security architecture.
“Although you emerged from this
incident unscathed, we note with regret the injuries sustained by two members
of the Civilian Joint Task Force and a Police Officer attached to your convoy
and do accordingly pray for their quick recovery.
“Mr. Governor, Forum members are
resolutely behind you in your effort to rid Borno State of these dastardly and
wicked agents of evil.
“We are appalled by the worsening
security situation in the country generally, in-spite of all the efforts of
government to end it.”
The NGF added that its
sub-committee in security will meet on Tuesday after which they will dialogue
with Buhari and heads of security agencies.
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