Zulum Returns To Marte As .2m Residents Return
… Says, I am happy FG responded swiftly to our plea
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum has returned to Marte where more than 200,000 residents who fled Boko Haram attacks have begun to return after massive deployment of troops to the area.
The governor was in the town last Saturday when he appealed to the Federal Government not to allow the town to fall into the hands of the insurgents.
On Thursday, Zulum returned to the town as part of the ongoing efforts to restore peace, rebuild trust and foster sustainable development in the Lake Chad region.
Zulum, who left Maiduguri last week, has been coordinating security logistics and building resilience among residents affected by the recent surge in Boko Haram attacks.
Since last Saturday, the governor has visited 9 communities of Marte, Kala-Balge, Wulgo, Ngala, Lugumani, Gajibo, Koibe, Dikwa and Ajiri.
During the visit, Governor Zulum held meetings behind closed doors with military commanders aimed at servicing modalities for restoring peace in Marte and the surrounding communities.
“I am here to monitor the efficacy of our ‘re-resettlement’ of the residents we conducted a few days ago. I am very happy to note that the community is fully back, and soldiers are on ground. Normal economic activities have resumed in Marte,” Zulum said.
He added, “I am very happy, and insha Allah, normalcy will be restored soon.”
… Says, I am happy FG responded swiftly to our plea
Meanwhile, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has commended the federal government and the military for responding to his call for the protection of Marte from falling to the insurgents.
Zulum made the commendation on Thursday in Marte town while speaking to journalists.
He said, “The federal government and the Nigerian Armed Forces have responded positively to our request to enhance security in the affected communities. We have seen many troops deployed and many pieces of equipment deployed.
“I want to commend the Nigerian Armed Forces for the cooperation they have been giving us; without their support, we couldn’t have done much. I want, once again, to commend all stakeholders that have contributed to our search for peace and the restoration of normalcy.”
