Borno governor, Babagana Zulum has explained that the people of Borno state were in twofold difficult situation of threat by extreme hunger and insecurity.
He said this during the funeral ceremony of the rice farmers killed by Boko Haram terrorists in Zabarmari local government area of the state on Sunday.
“It is disheartening that more than 40 citizens were slaughtered while they were working in their farmlands.
“First of all, accept my deepest sympathy over this carnage, once again, that affects all of us and every human with conscience. I am told some persons are still missing. We have been discussing with the military since yesterday, Insha Allah the remaining people will be traced soon.
“We are still appealing to the Federal Government to ensure recruitment of more our youths in the CJTF and hunters into the Nigerian military and the Civil Defence so that they can form part of the agro rangers that will protect farmers.
“We need many boots to protect farmlands and our youths understand the terrain. We will not lose hope because we have to remain optimistic about ending the insurgency” Zulum said.
