Buhari Needs To Hear The Truth About Insecurity – Zulum

• “I think it is my own responsibility to come and say the truth to Mr. President”

Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno, says it behooves him to apprise President Muhammadu Buhari of real situation on ground regarding security in the north-east.

For over a decade, Boko Haram insurgents have wreaked havoc in the region with thousands killed and displaced.

The insurgents recently launched a series of attacks, especially across Borno towns, killing many residents.

They have also been attacking military formations in the region.

Speaking with journalists after a meeting with the president on Monday night, Zulum said Nigeria need to seek support to address insurgency in the region.

The governor bemoaned the invasion of towns by the insurgents which has made hundreds of people flee their homes, leaving many towns deserted.

“In Borno, particularly, brigade headquarters was attacked. Many soldiers, men and officers of the Nigerian army were killed,” he said.

“Let me use this opportunity to extend my condolences to the families of the deceased. God, in His infinite wisdom, forgive them.

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“I think it is my own responsibility to come and say the truth to Mr. President; let him know what is going on in the entire north-east sub-region.

“I think there is the need for us to get support for us to succeed in this war against insurgents. It’s very pathetic

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“A few days ago, Damasak was attacked; hundreds of people started fleeing Damasak, and now Geidam is almost deserted. Many people have left Geidam.”

The governor also blamed the security situation in the north-east on lack of military equipment saying, “I think the military are yet to receive some of the equipment that they have ordered for.”