Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has urged border communities not to succumb to terrorists by abandoning their areas.
The governor gave the advice when he visited Banki, where the insurgents attacked military barrack and civilian locations, on Sunday, sympathized with residents and commended their resilience.
Zulum has resettled some communities following residents’ resistance Boko Haram displacement in Banki, Bama Local Government Area.
The governor said “I purposely came to Banki to salute your courage; your act of bravery is really encouraging.
“We should not allow a few bad elements to displace this town whose businesses and economic activities have been thriving.”
As part of his ongoing post-conflict recovery programme, the governor also announced the planned resettlement of three communities, Kumshe, Tarmu’a and Bula Yobe in Bama Local Government Area.
The governor promised that “Kumshe, Tarmu’a and Bula Yobe will be resettled. The people deserve a dignified life and we are committed to delivering it,”
Zulum said the rehabilitation of Banki road was ongoing with 30 trucks already deployed to repair the dilapidated route.
He told the people, especially the youths, to actively participate in the ongoing voter registration exercise for the betterment of the society.
He also addressed traders at the Banki Market and told them to be vigilant and cooperate with security agencies for sustainable peace in the area.
