Borno State governor Babagana Umara Zulum has visited Baga town in Kukawa local government area to address a reported threat by Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists against the residents.
The governor met with military officials to discuss strategies to prevent further displacement of communities and build resilience against ISWAP’s propaganda, calling for residents to flee Kukawa or face attack in the past week.
“No community has been displaced in the last four years, and under no circumstances will we allow Boko Haram to displace anyone again,” Governor Zulum declared after the meeting.
He downplayed the terrorists’ strength, calling them “weak and seeking cheap popularity.”
Governor Zulum expressed confidence in the military’s ability to handle the situation, citing the strong presence in Baga and Cross-Kauwa, where he confirmed discussions with the Theatre, Brigade, and sector commanders.
The governor said, “I’m here to discuss the matter with the military on ways to abort the displacement situation so that it does not recur. They are very weak and are seeking cheap popularity. But I believe we have military strength here in Baga and Cross to address the issue of Kukawa. I have spoken with the theatre, brigade, and sector commander.”
Besides the security concerns, Governor Zulum boosted various associations by presenting vehicles during his visit to Baga town. The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) received vehicles to facilitate transportation.
The vehicles presented included seven Golf saloon cars and 10 tricycles to NURTW, 3 golf saloon cars and 5 tricycles to RTEAN. Farmers and fish buyers also received 15 units of vehicles to assist with transporting produce and goods to markets.
Leaders of the benefiting associations expressed gratitude to the governor for his continued support, acknowledging its positive impact on the local economy.
