The Forum of Northern States’ Governors has warned against
inputting political, ethnic or religious colorations into various
crises and security challenges afflicting the region.
Speaking at the meeting of the Forum in Kaduna, the chairman of
the Forum and governor of Borno State, Kashim Shetimma also assured
that the state chief executives of the region will work with
Federal Government to find a lasting solution to the various
crises.
The Governor noted that there have been communal clashes which
have claimed number of lives in Taraba and Kaduna States in
addition to the abduction of over 110 girls from a secondary school
in Dapchi, Yobe State in the past few weeks, an indication that the
security challenges in the northern region is far from over.
He noted that it is therefore important, as a long-term measure,
for the region to device viable strategies to forestall all forms
of security challenges, that may likely erupt in the future.
The Governor said, “I need to emphasize that whatever
resolutions we may arrive at, should be without prejudice to the
various commendable and comprehensive measures being put in place
by the Federal Government in addressing the security challenges;
especially the recent abduction of the Dapchi School Girls.
“We appreciate and commend the efforts being made by President
Muhammadu Buhari in the Dapchi crisis by ensuring the deployment of
all necessary security personnel and equipment towards the rescue
of the abducted girls.
“Our prayers and commiseration go to the Government and people
of Yobe State as well as the families of the victims over the sad
and unfortunate incident.
“In the last few days, Taraba and Kaduna States have again
experienced spates of deadly and destructive communal clashes which
culminated in the loss of many lives and destruction of millions of
naira worth of property.
“Although the security agencies have responded positively and
are now on top of the situation, we, as a Forum, need to pay
particular attention to the root causes of such conflicts and their
seemingly intractable nature with an open mind and from an unbiased
perspective, in order to arrive at comprehensive means of
addressing them.
The Forum of Northern States’ Governors has warned against
inputting political, ethnic or religious colorations into various
crises and security challenges afflicting the region.
Speaking at the meeting of the Forum in Kaduna, the chairman of
the Forum and governor of Borno State, Kashim Shetimma also assured
that the state chief executives of the region will work with
Federal Government to find a lasting solution to the various
crises.
The Governor noted that there have been communal clashes which
have claimed number of lives in Taraba and Kaduna States in
addition to the abduction of over 110 girls from a secondary school
in Dapchi, Yobe State in the past few weeks, an indication that the
security challenges in the northern region is far from over.
He noted that it is therefore important, as a long-term measure,
for the region to device viable strategies to forestall all forms
of security challenges, that may likely erupt in the future.
The Governor said, “I need to emphasize that whatever
resolutions we may arrive at, should be without prejudice to the
various commendable and comprehensive measures being put in place
by the Federal Government in addressing the security challenges;
especially the recent abduction of the Dapchi School Girls.
“We appreciate and commend the efforts being made by President
Muhammadu Buhari in the Dapchi crisis by ensuring the deployment of
all necessary security personnel and equipment towards the rescue
of the abducted girls.
“Our prayers and commiseration go to the Government and people
of Yobe State as well as the families of the victims over the sad
and unfortunate incident.
“In the last few days, Taraba and Kaduna States have again
experienced spates of deadly and destructive communal clashes which
culminated in the loss of many lives and destruction of millions of
naira worth of property.
“Although the security agencies have responded positively and
are now on top of the situation, we, as a Forum, need to pay
particular attention to the root causes of such conflicts and their
seemingly intractable nature with an open mind and from an unbiased
perspective, in order to arrive at comprehensive means of
addressing them.