All Progressives Congress chieftain, Bola Tinubu, has said Saturday onslaught on rice farmers by Boko Haram in Borno State showed that the war against insurgents requires more efforts to win.
Tinubu stated this in a condolence letter to Governor
Babagana Zulum on Wednesday titled, ‘Commiserating with Gov. Zulum, Borno
People over Zabarmari Tragedy’.
At least 43 rice farmers were beheaded by the insurgents in
Zabarmari area of Borno State last Saturday. The horrific killing has been
condemned nationally and internationally, with many calling on the President,
Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to seek external support and rejig the
country’s security apparatus to overcome the terrorists.
“The cold-blooded murder of these innocent citizens, toiling
to eke out a living for themselves and their families and provide food security
for our nation is not only callous but satanic,” Tinubu stated.
“Your Excellency, this unfortunate incident despite your
spirited efforts in complementing the efforts of the Federal security forces is
a sad reminder that the war against these desperate and blood-thirsty
insurgents will require more efforts to win,” he noted.
The former Lagos State governor also acknowledged Zulum’s efforts in resettling persons displaced by the marauders.
“I recall your strident sacrifices to ensure that millions
of displaced Borno residents are resettled in their ancestral homes and return
to their various occupations. These efforts have not only helped in increasing
agricultural output but have also given joy to the displaced.
“My hope and prayer is that Allah will give you the courage
to continue to provide succour to your people even in the face of this rather
depressing event.
“My condolences go to the families of the deceased and the
entire Borno citizenry. My prayer is that Allah will give comfort them and
bring quick recovery to the injured. May he also grant the deceased eternal
rest,” Tinubu added.
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