Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Wednesday revealed that
Abadam and Guzamala Local Government Areas in Borno state are still under the
control of Boko Haram sect.
This revelation by the Governor corroborated the statement
earlier credited to the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt Hon
Abdulkarim Lawan who told Journalists recently that 99% of communities of
Guzamala Council area where he hail from are under the control of Boko Haram.
The governor stated this when Chairman Senate Committee on
Army, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume led other senators including military officers
from the army headquarters in a courtesy call on Zulum at the Government House.
Zulum said; ” I am pleased to inform you that we have
started witnessing gradual return of peace, but more need to be done, because,
presently, Guzamala and Abadam Local Government Areas are still under the
control of Boko Haram.
“Although, the current Service Chiefs, the Theatre
Commander, and indeed our General Officer Commanding 7 Division are up and
doing. We want to commend the military
and other para military personnel for their gallant efforts to see to the end
of terrorism in this part of the country.
“Unfortunately, Government and people of Borno state,
especially those from southern and northern parts of the state are worried over
the increasing number of ISWAP groups who have been terrorizing their
communities.
“Just few days ago, I recieved a security report that in
some communities of Mandaragirau axis in Biu Local Government Area, there are
reports that over 500 Boko Haram/ISWAP groups have been converging with over
300 motorcycles and even celebrating parties/marriages amongst themselves
without confrontation.
“ISWAP are more equipped, sophisticated, intelligent and
dangerous as they grow from strength to strength.
“ISWAP are collecting taxes along major roads in Damboa and
other axis in southern Borno. It is very unfortunate.
“But the good news is that about 11 local Government areas
of Gwoza, Bama, Marte, Monguno, Kaga, Gubio, Mafa, Dikwa, Ngala and host of
others are becoming more peaceful than before, and this could be attributed to
about 20,000 surrendered members of Boko Haram who are now in our custody.
” I want to use this opportunity to solicit for prayers from
all and sundry for total restoration of peace not only in Borno state, but the
country as a whole.” Zulum stated.
Ndume earlier in his address told the governor that they
were in Borno to assess the security situation and to thank Borno State
Government for its unflinching support towards restoration of peace and end the
carnage perpetrated by terrorists in the north east region.
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