Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has expressed sympathy for the victims of a bomb blast suspected to have been planted by Boko Haram insurgents along the Maiduguri–Damboa highway.
The blast, believed to be caused by an Improvised Explosive
Device, IED, killed eight people and injured 21 others on Saturday.
The targeted civilian vehicles were travelling along the
highway.
Fourteen of the injured victims sustained severe injuries,
while seven others were treated for minor wounds at the State Specialist
Hospital in Maiduguri.
Zulum, who visited the victims, described the incident as
regrettable, especially as Borno had not experienced an IED attack in over a
year.
“It is unfortunate this is happening now. We haven’t
witnessed an IED attack for over a year,” Zulum said.
He noted the road had been closed for a month.
Zulum expressed grief over the loss of life and extended
condolences to the families of the deceased.
“I urge the Nigerian military and other security agencies to
strengthen surveillance along the highway to prevent further attacks,” he said.
He also pledged to enhance local security systems, including
supporting the Civilian Joint Task Force, CJTF, and youth volunteers involved
in counter-insurgency operations.
Meanwhile, Zulum expressed satisfaction with the results of
a recent meeting with military chiefs in Abuja, where concerns over the
resurgence of Boko Haram activities were raised.
“Our discussions during the security council were positive.
We highlighted the resurgence of Boko Haram in Borno and stressed the need for
cooperation.
“We met with the service chiefs in Abuja and received
assurances from them that they would do everything possible to manage the
situation,” he added.
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