Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has called on Nigeria’s security agencies to urgently address the renewed activities of terrorists linked to Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) operating around the Mandara Mountains.
Zulum made the appeal while paying a sympathy visit to victims of a deadly attack on the Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, where scores of residents were reportedly killed and several others abducted by insurgents.
The governor expressed deep concern over the resurgence of terrorist activities in communities located near the Mandara Mountains, stressing the need for a stronger and coordinated security response to prevent further attacks on civilians.
He urged the nation’s security architecture to act swiftly and decisively to “nip in the bud” the renewed threats posed by the insurgent groups, warning that failure to act could undermine the gains recorded in the fight against terrorism in the North-East.
Zulum also commiserated with families who lost loved ones during the attack and assured residents that the Borno State Government would continue to support victims and work closely with security agencies to restore lasting peace in affected communities.
The governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to the safety of residents and called for intensified military operations in areas surrounding the Mandara Mountains to prevent further infiltration by terrorists.
