Boko Haram Primary Objective Is To Take Over Borno – Zulum

Governor of Borno state says Boko Haram is relentless in unleashing terror in the state because of their ultimate wish to take over the state.

The governor was reacting to the latest attack in Baga.

EkoHotBlog had reported how security operatives were killed when insurgents ambushed the governor’s convoy and another set of vehicles conveying government officials to Baga, a town in the state, for the resettlement of some persons displaced by insurgency.

In a statement which Isa Gusau, his spokesman, issued on his behalf on Saturday, Zulum said the people of Borno will not succumb to the wish of the sect.

The governor hailed the security operatives who paid the ultimate price in the line of duty.

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“Governor Babagana Umara Zulum is saddened by this unfortunate carnage. He shares the grief of families of these 11 priceless heroes to whom Borno shall remain grateful,” he said.

“The governor prays for the repose of their souls and urges all stakeholders to remain committed to ongoing peace building efforts.

“Zulum is of the opinion that we must continue to keep hope alive even in the face of tribulations, and believe that with sustained efforts and prayers, Borno will eventually regain peace.

“The situation facing us is a tough one but we must choose between doing something which gives us some hope and doing nothing which will leave us more vulnerable to Boko Haram’s ultimate wish to take over Borno and bring it under their sovereign brutal administration.”