‘Take Insurgency War To All Hideouts’, Zulum Challenges Army To Change Tactics

On his part, the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant. General Tukur
Burutai, applauded the delivery of more equipment which he believes
would help in the prosecution of the war against terror.

Borno State has been one of the worst-hit by insurgents with the
governor also coming under a series of attacks in recent times.

On September 27, while on his way out of Baga town after a
two-day visit to receive indigenes of the town back home after 21
months of exile, the governor’s convoy was attacked.

Few kilometres away from Baga, unknown assailants believed to be
Boko Haram opened fire on his escorts.

The attack happened barely 48 hours after his officials were
ambushed on the same route while travelling to Baga.

At least 11 security personnel made up of eight policemen and
three civilian JTF members were killed in the attack.

Saddened by the incident, which according to him, is the first
in 18 months since he became governor, Zulum assured the wives
of the slain officers of his commitment to supporting their
livelihood and education of their children.