November 19, (THEWILL) — Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, on Wednesday assured residents that the state is steadily overcoming its security challenges, declaring that “the worst is over” in the long-running fight against insurgency.
Zulum spoke during a meeting with the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shuaibu, at the Government House in Maiduguri, where officials held strategic discussions on the security situation in the state.
Acknowledging recent attacks, the governor said the overall security landscape has improved significantly compared to the height of the conflict years ago.
“Yes, we have witnessed a series of attacks on our communities and security forces, but the worst is over. We shall continue to collaborate and provide the needed intelligence to our security forces to bring this madness to an end,” Zulum said.
He urged residents to cooperate closely with security agencies by providing timely intelligence, stressing that such support is crucial to preventing attacks and consolidating peace.
Reflecting on the past, Zulum noted that the scale and frequency of attacks that once overwhelmed communities have drastically declined.
“Today, while we grieve any single setback, we can also see that the worst is indeed behind us. The trajectory is towards peace, and we are committed to sustaining it,” he added.
The governor also commiserated with the Nigerian Army over recent losses, praising officers and soldiers for their bravery and sacrifices, describing them as national heroes shaping the state’s path toward normalcy.
“On behalf of the government and people of Borno, we stand with the Nigerian Armed Forces. We will not take their sacrifice for granted,” he said.
In response, Lt.-Gen. Shuaibu assured that Army Headquarters will continue to provide all necessary logistics and operational support to troops in the North-East theatre.
He commended Governor Zulum for his consistent support to the military.
“We appreciate Your Excellency for visiting us at a time like this. Your support in Borno has been invaluable,” the COAS stated.
He reaffirmed the army’s confidence in local communities and pledging full commitment to restoring lasting peace in the state.
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