Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa state has said that the current strategy used by Nigeria Army in fighting Boko Haram terrorists in the North-East, has failed.
Sule spoke on Saturday, when he led a delegation to comiserate with Governor Babagana Zulum over the recent killings of farmers in Zabarmari.
Those on the delegation were former Governor of Nasarawa, Sen. Umar Tanko Almakura, the Emir of Lafiya, Justice Sidi Bage Mohammed (Rtd); the Emir of Keffi, Dr. Shehu Chindo Mohammed II and Senator John Danboye.
The governor suggested that new methods be employed to face the menace squarely.
“We use this opportunity to call on all our leaders, including Mr President that it is time for us to start thinking differently, we have tried so many options, if the options did not resolve our problems there is nothing wrong with looking at other options so that we can solve our problems once and for all,” he said.
Sule expressed the concern of the entire people of Nasarawa over the lingering security challenges in Borno, while condemning the attack on innocent farmers earning their legitimate means of livelihood.
He also prayed for peace to reign in the State and the repose of the souls of the departed citizens.
“Today we have come, first and foremost to commiserate with you my dear brother the Governor of Borno State and indeed the entire people of Borno State for what you are going through.
“Like the MC said, as we stay in Nasarawa, constantly our concerns are in what happens in Borno State. We go to bed, we wake up, we keep thinking about what is happening actually in Borno State. And it is indeed very saddening at this era that people will engage in this kind of barbaric act to eliminate the lives of other people in whatever disguise. Nobody has the right to do that.
“We have come to remind you Professor, God the Almighty said, he will not over burden us with what we cannot handle. We strongly believe that the God Almighty that has brought you to this position at this time with your members of delegation and the entire elders that you have along with you, with our dear father, the Shehu of Borno, the God Almighty will support you, because you mean well for the people of Borno,” the governor said.
In his response, Zulum expressed appreciation to the delegation for their visit and thanked the entire people of Nasarawa for their prayers.
