May 06, (THEWILL) – Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has reiterated his administration’s commitment to supporting security agencies in the wake of the recent deadly attacks in Gujba Local Government Area of the state.
The governor gave the assurance on Monday while receiving the Acting Commander of Sector 2, Joint Task Force (North-East), Operation Hadin Kai, Brigadier General B.M.G. Martins, at the Government House, Damaturu.
Buni pledged the continued support of the state government and its people to the security forces to ensure peace and stability across Yobe.
“The state government is committed to working with security agencies to achieve lasting peace and security throughout the state,” Buni said.
He expressed confidence in the capacity of the new Acting Commander and assured him of the government’s full support and cooperation.
In his remarks, Brig. Gen. Martins appealed for the continued cooperation of residents in the state.
“We are committed to instituting peace and security in the state and the entire region, to allow people to live peacefully and pursue their legitimate means of livelihood,” he said.
Similarly, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Security Affairs, Brig. Gen. Dahiru Abdulsalam (retd.), presented an award to Governor Buni in recognition of his contributions to peacebuilding and development in Yobe State.
It will be recalled that on Saturday, terrorists from the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) attacked a military formation in Buni Gari, Gujba LGA, killing at least four soldiers.
