Boko Haram on the Verge of Taking Over Entire LG in My State,” Nigerian Governor Raises Alarm

Boko Haram on the Verge of Taking Over Entire LG in My State,” Nigerian Governor Raises Alarm

Governor Babagana Zulum has alerted the federal government and the military that only one town remains under government control in Marte LGA of Borno state In a statement issued on Sunday, Governor Zulum warned that Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgents are on the verge of taking over the entire 300 towns in the LGA Governor Zulum appealed to President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian Army to take swift and coordinated action to prevent the complete collapse of government control in the area.

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno state has raised a fresh alarm noting that only one town out of 300 remains under government control in Marte Local Government Area, warning that Boko Haram terrorists are on the brink of taking over the entire LGA.

The governor issued the warning on Sunday, May 18, following his visit to the area, where he appealed to the federal government led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently deploy decisive strategies to prevent Marte town from falling completely into the hands of Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents. 

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Zulum, who visited Marte on Saturday, May 17, assessed the situation on the ground and explored sustainable solutions to restore stability to the region. Speaking to journalists on Sunday, the governor said his visit was aimed at fostering community cooperation, resilience, and continuous support for security agencies. 

Terrorism: Zulum bans sale of fuel in Bama LGA Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that Governor Babagana Zulum banned petrol sales in Bama LGA, including Banki, to tackle growing security threats in Borno state. The decision, according to the governor, followed consultations with security agencies and is a strategic move in Borno’s counterinsurgency operations. Zulum ordered strict enforcement as violators would face legal consequences regardless of status or influence.