Borno Promises Civilian JTF Six Patrol Vehicles

By Ahmed Rahma

The Governor of Borno State, Mr Babagana Zulum, has promised to provide patrol vehicles for the Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) for the security of the state.

The Governor, who cut short his visit to Abuja and Katsina due to last weekend’s killings in six communities of the state, expressed concerns about the situation of security in the state.

About five people were killed by the terrorists, while several houses, police stations and churches were destroyed by the insurgents during the attack.

“Thousands of bags of farm produce recently harvested by farmers, several shops, and market stalls were looted by the terrorists before torching them,” he said.

While addressing Yamirshika and Shaffa residents on Sunday, Mr Zulum said: “We departed Abuja to Maiduguri on Sunday morning.

“We are here to show sympathy and to stand with all of you in Hawul over the sad incident that occurred last night.

“I have been fully briefed and seen things for myself. By God’s will, we’re to strengthen security here and other affected communities.

“We will immediately provide you with basic needs of life; based on my interactions with security stakeholders and community leaders.”

“As enshrined in section 14, 2b of the 1999 constitution, security of life and property remains the cardinal objective of any government.

“We shall remain resilient and focused in our search for peace in Borno,” he said.

He pledged to rebuild all the shops, police stations, and other infrastructure destroyed before the rains set in.

The Governor explained that he cut short his visit to Zulum community to strengthen “community resilience with support to local volunteers supporting the security agencies to restore peace.”

He, therefore, pledged six patrol vehicles to the Civilian JTF, vigilantes, and hunters; including the distribution of relief materials to the affected residents.

He was accompanied to the communities by his deputy, Mr Umar Kadafur; the Senator representing Borno South at the National Assembly, Mr Ali Ndume; the Commissioner for Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (RRR), Mr Mustapha Gubio; and the Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr Bukar Talba.