Borno Gov Zulum opens up after being attacked by Boko Haram insurgents
Boko Haram attacks Gov Zulum's convoy

The Executive Governor of Borno state, Babagana Zulum has opened up on the Boko Haram attack he suffered which led to the death of some security officers.

This was contained in a statement released by the Borno State Governor’s spokesperson, Isa Gusau.

Zulum stated that the ultimate wish of the Boko Haram sect is to take over the state. He prayed for the repose of souls of the late security operatives and also urged all stakeholders to remain committed to ongoing peace building efforts.

The statement read;

“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. 

“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.”

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