…Told four killed, 110 buildings burnt
By Babagana Wakil, Maiduguri
Borno state governor, Babagana Zulum on Monday meets families of 24 abducted persons and recent attack on three communities in Chibok.
Recall that insurgents recently attacked Kawtakare on January 14, 2022, Pemi on January 21 and Korohuma on December 30, 2021.
The governor met families of 22 women and two men abducted by Boko Haram/ISWAP during the attack on Kawtakare, Korohuma and Pemi communities.
“We are here in Chibok to commiserate with you, the immediate families of our sisters and brothers abducted as well as four of our brothers killed by the Boko Haram terrorists in these unfortunate incidents. We share your pains and we pray this act will not happen again” Zulum said.
After meeting the families, the governor interfaced with heads of security agencies and discussed gaps and ways to enhance security in the communities.
Zulum observed that Biu, Askira, Chibok and Damboa local government areas were faced with serial attacks from Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in recent times.
He assured that his administration will not relent in providing additional support to security operatives, to contain the challenges.
The chairman of Chibok Local government, Umar Ibrahim told the governor that in addition to the 24 people abducted, three persons were killed by the terrorists during separate attacks on three communities.
He disclosed that a combined number of 110 buildings made up of 73 houses, 33 shops and four churches were burnt alongside eight vehicles and three tricycles.
Zulum directed that an assessment report containing all destructions perpetrated by the terrorists in the three communities be submitted to him.
He commended the chairman for his responsive leadership.
“Let me specifically commend the efforts of the Local Government Chairman, because despite the very limited resources, he has been doing his best to ensure that dividends of democracy are provided in Chibok” Zulum said.
The governor was accompanied to Chibok by the member representing Chibok at the State Assembly, Aimu Foni; Commissioner of Poverty Alleviation, Nuhu Clark and commissioner for Local Government and Emirate Affairs, Sugun Mai Mele who oversees all of Borno’s 27 LGAs.
