Take battle to terrorists’ enclaves – Zulum urges Buratai
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno state has called on the Nigerian Army to take the ongoing war against insurgency in the north-east to the insurgents’ enclaves to clear the remnants of the terrorists in the region.
Gov. Zulum, made the call when he visited the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai on Monday in Abuja, according to a statement issued by the acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sagir Musa on Tuesday.
The governor stated that his visit is aimed at cross-fertilisation of ideas that would help to improve on the counter- insurgency/ counter terrorism operations in the region.
He called on governments at all levels to support the military maximally to enable them carry out their tasks of protecting the nation.
The governor stated that there is need to strengthen civil-military relations and foster synergy between and among security agencies, adding that the Borno state people and the army have a common objective.
He expressed optimism that terrorism would soon be a thing of the past and commended the military for its commitment in tackling the numerous security challenges bedevilling the nation, especially insurgency and terrorism in the north- east
He also thanked the federal government and the military for their support to the people and the government of the state while soliciting for more support, and cooperation to ensure the successful prosecution of the war.
Responding, Buratai lauded the governor for his dynamic approach to governance as well as the determination to finding an enduring solution to insecurity in the state.
He also thanked the governor for all his support, especially to the troops of ‘Operation LAFIYA DOLE’ deployed in the state.
According to him, Borno state has high prospects for human capacity development that can be developed for the benefit of Nigeria and other parts of the world.
He also expressed the hope that the state would return to its glorious position of peace and prosperity in the near future, and further urged the state government to take into consideration the reintegration, de-radicalisation and employment of repentant Boko Haram members as the nation heads towards the final phase of the war against insurgency.
The army chief expressed the hope that the lifting of the ban on fishing activities on the Lake Chad Basin would help business activities in the area and Maiduguri metropolis to bounce back.
