Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has applauded the swift response of President Tinubu and the military after he made a request for the protection of Marte after being invaded by terrorists..The Governor had returned to Marte on Thursday, after spending a night in the community on Saturday.
He commended the federal government and the military for responding to his call for the protection of Marte from falling to the insurgents.
The visit was part of ongoing efforts to restore peace, rebuild trust, and boost sustainable development in the Lake Chad region.
Zulum, who left Maiduguri last week, has been coordinating security logistics and building resilience amongst residents affected by the recent surge in Boko Haram attacks.
Recall that since last Saturday, the governor has visited nine communities: Marte, Kala-Balge, Wulgo, Ngala, Lugumani, Gajibo, Koibe, Dikwa and Ajiri.
During the visit, Governor Zulum held a meeting behind closed doors with military commanders aimed at establishing modalities for restoring peace in Marte and the surrounding communities.
“I am here to monitor the efficacy of our resettlement of the residents we conducted a few days ago. I am very happy to note that the community is fully back, and soldiers are on the ground. Normal economic activities have resumed in Marte,” Zulum said.
He added: “I am very happy, and insha Allah, normalcy will be restored soon.”
Zulum made the commendation on Thursday in Marte town whilst speaking to journalists. He said: “The federal government and the Nigerian Armed Forces have responded positively to our request to enhance security in the affected communities. We have seen many troops deployed and many pieces of equipment deployed.
“I want to commend the Nigerian Armed Forces for the cooperation they have been giving us; without their support, we couldn’t have done much. I want, once again, to commend all stakeholders that have contributed to our search for peace and the restoration of normalcy.”
