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Borno’s Unyielding Leader : Zulum Leading the Charge Against Terrorists
Borno’s Unyielding Leader : Zulum Leading the Charge Against Terrorists
By Gbenga Akingbule.
In a clear response to the recent surge in Boko Haram attacks, Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has taken swift action. One of his key decisions was to visit towns and villages devastated by the insurgents, aiming to reassure and bring hope to affected communities.
Gatekeepers News reports that this is not first time Prof Zulum will be visiting deadly zones where boko haram terrorists had lunched attacks against the military and civilians, his aim as always is to bring hope and support to affected communities.
Last week, Governor Zulum embarked on a visit to Marte Local Government Council, a fron-line community where the Boko Haram Terrorists had killed both civilians and military personnel. Seeing the level of devastation, Zulum made a passionate appeal to the Federal Government not allow Marte fall to the insurgents.
According to Zulum ” Marte Local Government comprises over 300 towns and villages, now we have only one standing, if we cannot maintain this one, then we will lose the whole Local Government to the insurgents, which will be very obnoxious, and I think we will not allow this to happen. Therefore, I am calling on the federal government and the Nigerian Army so that we can put heads together and hold our ground for this single town in this LGA to remain.”
The governor who can best be described as one of the fearless governors in the country, took the bull by the horn when he spent
nights in the affected communities, coordinating security logistics and supporting residents with food and non-food items to cushion their hardship.
The fearless Zulum didn’t terminate his trip at Marte, he proceded to other affected communities where his people are still trapped in fear and uncertainty following the renewed Boko Haram attacks.
In Rann , Kala Balge Local Government Council and Wulgo in Ngala Local Government Council, the governor also took same message of hope and support to displaced residents urging them to keep hope alive as the state government and security forces are on top of the situation.
Only last week, the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Christopher Musa visited Maiduguri to assess the situation where he met with top military officers and promised that the military will change the narrative and that there will be no hidding place for both Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists.
As the Army begins the Chief of Army Staff first Bi – Annual Conference in Maiduguri on Thursday, expectations are high that the outcome will yield effective strategies to counter the resurgence of Boko Haram attacks, ultimately ensuring the safety and security of Borno State’s residents, especially those in rural communities
” Our goal will be to identify areas for improvement and develop practical solutions that will strengthen our effectiveness in safeguarding the nation’s peace and security ” The Chief of Army Staff (COAS ) Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede promised while delivering his speech at the conference.
COAS added that ” We must not allow these setbacks to dampen our spirit or diminish our collective resolve to stamp out that which seeks to ridicule the sanctity of our sovereignty .”
Gbenga Akingbule, is a practicing journalist in Maiduguri
Borno’s Unyielding Leader : Zulum Leading the Charge Against Terrorists
Elephant kills farmer in Ijebu East, Ogun community seeks government intervention
By: Zagazola Makama
A wild elephant has killed a farmer, identified as Mr. Kalamu, in Itasin-Imobi community, Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun State.
The incident occurred on Monday, July 28, when the elephant reportedly invaded the victim’s farm and attacked him, leading to his death.
Residents told Zagazola Makama that the elephant had been a persistent threat in the area for over four years, frequently destroying farmlands and fishing equipment.
“This elephant keeps coming into our community to destroy our crops, damage our fishing nets, and now it has taken a life,” a resident said.
The community has since appealed to the Ogun State Government and relevant wildlife authorities to intervene urgently and prevent further loss of life and property.
As of the time of filing this report, there was no official response from the Ogun State Ministry of Forestry or Environment.
Elephant kills farmer in Ijebu East, Ogun community seeks government intervention
Troops neutralise terrorists, recover logistics items in Bama, Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised two Boko Haram terrorists and recovered large quantities of logistics items following a successful ambush operation in Bula Daburu village, Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
Zagazola Makama learnt that the operation was part of Operation Desert Sanity IV aimed at disrupting terrorist supply networks.
Sources said that the operation was carried out at about 6:00 p.m. on Monday at a suspected Boko Haram crossing point
During the engagement, contact was made with terrorist logistics elements. The troops responded with superior firepower, forcing the insurgents to flee in disarray, abandoning their supplies.
Two terrorists were neutralised during the exchange, while others escaped with possible gunshot wounds.
After the area was exploited, troops recovered eight bicycles, two 50kg bags of rice, 60 pieces of macaroni, 60 pairs of rubber shoes, 10 welding filing machines, and 12 mats.
Operation Desert Sanity IV is a renewed offensive by the Joint Task Force (North East) aimed at denying terrorists freedom of action and cutting off their logistics corridors across the North East theatre.
Troops neutralise terrorists, recover logistics items in Bama, Borno
Troops foil IED-laying attempt by terrorists along Marte–Dikwa road
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have foiled an attempt by Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists to plant improvised explosive devices (IEDs) along the Marte–Dikwa road in Borno State.
Zagazola Makama learnt from sources that the operation was part of renewed and sustained offensives directed by the military high command to deny terrorists freedom of action in the North East theatre.
The incident occurred at about 2:01 a.m. on Tuesday, when troops of Operation HADIN KAI positioned in an ambush along the strategic route, sighted a group of terrorists attempting to lay mines on a bridge.
The troops immediately engaged the terrorists with superior firepower, forcing them to abandon their equipment and flee into the surrounding bush in disarray.
Two IEDs were recovered at the scene, while there were no casualties recorded among the troops.
Troops foil IED-laying attempt by terrorists along Marte–Dikwa road
Elephant kills farmer in Ijebu East, Ogun community seeks government intervention
Troops neutralise terrorists, recover logistics items in Bama, Borno
Troops foil IED-laying attempt by terrorists along Marte–Dikwa road
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