The Borno State Governor, Mr. Kashim Shettima of on Tuesday expressed worry on how Boko Haram had taken over eight out of the 27 local government areas of the state.
Shettima disclosed this while receiving members of the Federal Government Sub-committee of the Victims Supports Fund in Maiduguri.
He said that the continued attacks on communities in the state had created hardships on the people.
Shettima said, “The insurgents have taken over nearly eight LGAs in the state.
“They have taken over Gamboru-Ngala, Kala-Balge, Marte, Dikwa, Gwoza, Bama, Askira-Uba and part of Konduga local government areas.
“The insurgents have also carried out recent attacks in Abadam, Kukawa.”
Shettima, however, expressed optimism that the insurgency would end in a short while, saying “I strongly believe that there is light at the end of the tunnel.
“We are going to bounce back very soon by the grace of God.” ...Punch
No comments:
Post a Comment
We reserve the right to delete any message found vulgarizing. Avoid crude or indecent texts..