Borno State Governor Babagana Zullum on Monday assured that the state government would spend its last kobo to support the military and strengthen Civilian JTF and hunters, to eliminate terrorism.
Zullum gave the promise when he received the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, who visited him in Maiduguri.
He vowed that the state government would rise to the challenge of defending the people by supporting the military in terms of intelligence and logistics.
“Believe me, the government of Borno state will spend its last Kobo in ensuring that our civilian JTF and hunters are strengthened.
“We cannot afford a situation whereby two persons (terrorists) come with motorcycle or vehicle, ransacking town and killing hundreds of people,’’ he said.
The governor maintained that security was everybody’s business and not only a military affair.
He commended the military, particularly the army for their efforts so far in dealing with terrorists, noting that it was “very difficult to deal with an enemy you do not see.’’
“People do not understand; it very difficult.
“Considering the land mass of Borno state, about 76, 000kms; it is not easy.’’
He pleaded that military operation should be followed with a stabilisation mechanism, saying “once an area has been liberated, there is the need for the government and military to work out modalities for reconstruction, rehabilitation and resettlement’’.
He added that this should be done with the support of the military and paramilitary organisations.
“Without this, an area liberated can be taken over by insurgents.’’
The governor also pointed out that to achieve success in the fight against terrorism, the root causes of Boko Haram must be addressed.
He listed some of them as unemployment, endemic poverty, high illiteracy, poor socio-economic infrastructure and climate change.
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