Gov’s Forum: The attack on Zulum exposes the failure of Nigeria’s security architecture

By our reporter| The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) on Monday said last week’s attack on the convoy of governor Babagana Zulum of Borno state, in Baga by suspected Boko Haram insurgents has exposed the fragile nature of Nigeria’s security architecture, and shows how vulnerable the country has become.

In a letter of solidarity to Zulum, signed by Kayode Fayemi, Ekiti state governor and NGF chairman, the forum said it will meet with President Muhammadu Buhari over the rising insecurity in the country, after the meeting of its sub-committee on security sheduled for Tuesday.

The forum said they will also dialogue with heads of security agencies.

The letter read: “On behalf of the 36 State Governors of the Federal Republic of Nigeria under the platform of the NGF, I write to express our solidarity with you and the people of Borno State, following the attack last Wednesday, by gunmen suspected to be members of the Boko Haram sect.

“This is one unwarranted attack too many. It epitomizes our collective vulnerability and the fragility of the country’s security architecture.

“Although you emerged from this incident unscathed, we note with regret the injuries sustained by two members of the Civilian Joint Task Force and a Police Officer attached to your convoy and do accordingly pray for their quick recovery.

“Mr. Governor, Forum members are resolutely behind you in your effort to rid Borno State of these dastardly and wicked agents of evil.

“We are appalled by the worsening security situation in the country generally, in-spite of all the efforts of government to end it.”