The Borno State Government has said no community was displaced in the state within the last four years.
This was disclosed by by Governor Zullum on Sunday while addressing residents of Baga in Kukawa Local Government on the threats of invasion by Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists against residents.
A release issued from the media office said Gov Zullum announced that “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.”
The Governor was in Baga and met with security officers 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.
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 Commander, Brigade Commander, and Sector Commander.
The governor further said that “I’m here to discuss the matter with the military on ways to abort the situation of displacement so that it does not reoccur. They are very weak and are seeking cheap popularity. But I believe we have the military strength here in Baga and Cross to address the issue of Kukawa. I have spoken with the theatre commander, brigade commander and sector commander
