Zulum Approves APCs, Patrol Vehicles For Soldiers In Malam-Fatori

Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has paid an assessment visit to Malam-Fatori, a former Boko Haram stronghold on the shores of the Lake Chad.

Malam-Fatori is headquarters of Abadam local government area in northern Borno and is yet to be fully occupied by residents since Boko Haram took over the town in 2014 and forced the residents to flee to Niger Republic.

The military later dislodged the insurgents but it was not clear in what year.

Zulum had visited Malam-Fatori a couple of times, first to commence reconstruction and other times to supervise ongoing projects.

In his latest visit yesterday, the governor held interactions with troops at 68 Battalion of the Nigerian Army in charge of the town who also led the fight against Boko Haram insurgents in the area.

Zulum was received by the commanding officer of 68 Battalion, Malam-Fatori, Col. A. Onyeukwu.

The governor announced his approval for the soon-to-be released armoured personnel carriers (APCs), patrol vehicles and security gadgets for soldiers.

The support, Zulum noted was to strengthen the military’s capacity to increase their effectiveness in the fight against the insurgents.

The governor commended the officers and men of 68 Battalion, Malam-Fatori, for their bravery and professionalism in discharging their duties.