at the Operation Lafiya Dole Headquarters in Maiduguri,
Borno
Two days after Boko Haram terrorists killed 43 farmers
in Zabarmari area of Borno State, President Muhammadu Buhari has
given the military a marching order to take the fight to the
insurgents.
“As we mourn all the lives lost in Zabarmari, the Armed Forces
have been given the marching order to take the fight to the
insurgents, not on a one-off, but on a continuous basis, until we
root out the terrorists,” Buhari who rode to power on a
three-pronged promise of tackling corruption, revamping the economy
and fighting insecurity, began in a series of tweets on Monday.
“Nothing is more important than ensuring the security of lives
and property of Nigerians. Everything is secondary when security is
at stake. I will ensure that more resources are made available to
the military and other security agencies to prosecute the war
against terrorism.”
As we mourn all the lives lost in Zabarmari,
the Armed Forces have been given the marching order to take the
fight to the insurgents, not on a one-off, but on a continuous
basis, until we root out the terrorists.— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) November 30, 2020
We will intensify our cooperation with
neighbouring countries on bilateral and multilateral levels, to
ensure that there is no hiding place for the terrorists.
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) November 30, 2020
The recent attack drew condemnation by many including the United
Nations and the United States who called for the immediate release
of those abducted in the incident.
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According to a statement issued on Sunday, the UN Resident
Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr. Edward Kallon, said at least 110
civilians ruthlessly killed and many others were wounded.
“We have also received reports that several women may have been
kidnapped. I call for their immediate release and return to
safety,” the UN Resident Coordinator said.
“The incident is the most violent direct attack against innocent
civilians this year. I call for the perpetrators of this heinous
and senseless act to be brought to justice.”
Kallon also said that such direct attacks against innocent
civilians, jeopardize the ability for the most vulnerable people to
survive the adversity they are facing which the UN is striving to
alleviate.
On his part, Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum asked the
Federal Government to hire mercenaries to assist in winning the war
against insurgency.
He made the call at the Government House in Maiduguri while
receiving the Federal Government’s delegation over the gruesome
murder of the farmers in his state.