By our reporter| Bornu State governor, Babagana Zulum has confirmed that ten persons have died from Tuesday night attack in Maiduguri by suspected Boko Haram insurgents.
Zulum who made the disclosure when he visited those receiving treatment in some hospitals, described the attack as unfortunate, adding that the insurgents fired shots from Rocket Propelled Grenades, which wreaked havoc in the town which has been peaceful in recent times.
“Indeed it is a very sad moment for the people and government of Borno state, about 60 persons were affected, among them, 10 have died, Zulum said.
“It was as a result of long distance shots fired by the insurgents. I believe this is a new trend we have to raise up and stop. We experienced a similar incident exactly one year ago. The solution is to deploy an appropriate form of technology, which will have to work on. I share the pains of all those affected but we are not just visiting hospitals, we do so much behind the scene in our combined responses to the Boko Haram insurgency and we will keep making these and more efforts.”
On the recapture of Marte, a Borno community that came under Boko Haram’s occupation a few days ago by the military, the governor said he was not just pleased but also optimistic that the Nigerian military will work hard to retain the town.
And also continue its peace-building and stability efforts in ways that should ensure the insurgents do not take Marte again, or any part of the state.
“I am optimistic that the insurgents will not take over Marte again,” he said.
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