Boko Haram: Zulum Urges Gwoza Residents To Partner With Security Agencies

Borno State governor , Prof Babagana Umara Zulum, has urged residents of Ngoshe and other communities in Gwoza to partner with the Nigerian military and other security agencies towards protecting communities against Boko Haram terrorists.

Governor Zulum also reassured thousands of residents of Ngoshe who are taking refuge in Pulka Community in Gwoza local government that the Federal government and indeed the State government will do everything possible that will strengthen the security of the entire Gwoza communities.

Boko Haram/ ISWAP terrorists recently attacked Ngoshe ,which was resettled 10 years ago killing civilians, soldiers and abducted several others mostly women and children, while over 3000 residents were displaced.

Addressing the Ngoshe residents taking refuge at Pulka on Saturday, the Governor, said he will hold a meeting with community leaders, the Nigerian military, Civilian Joint Taskforce, vigilantees , stakeholders and the general populace to design a road map on how together they can establish a neighborhood watch so that what happened will not occur again.

The governor noted that aftermath of the last attack, he was in Gwoza to commiserate with the people over what happened and provided some succour to the affected communities .

He said, “This time around we came back to consolidate what we did before. The major reason of our coming is to once again sympathise with you and convey our deepest sympathy to all the victims and to assure them that the federal government and indeed Borno State government will do everything possible that will strengthen the security of the entire Gwoza communities.

“We also advised them that they should partner with the government with a view to strengthening their resilience. This is the message of hope we have brought to them. And most importantly, we are here for confidence building and to assure them that we are here and will not let them down.”

The governor added that another reason for the visit is to provide them with humanitarian support, noting that most of them have left their homes for about two weeks hence the need to provide them with palliative.

Zulum said the humanitarian support will be extended to Pulka community hosting the Ngoshe residents since they are also a displacement community.

“We shall discuss with the military on how we can strengthen security in Gwoza end we are here to strengthen civil/ military relation towards addressing the security challenges,” he said.

In his remarks, senator representing southern Borno Senatorial District, Sen Ali Ndume, Lauded Governor Zulum for his continuous support to victims of insurgency in Gwoza.