Insecurity: Zulum Expresses Disappointment In Military’s Performance

Zainab Sanni

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State, on Monday expressed disappointment at the inability of the military to secure the distance between Auno and Jakana where most terrorrists attacks in the last two years have taken place.

Zulum stated his disappointment when he visited Jakana, one of the major towns along Maiduguri-Damaturu highway. He expressed serious anger over frequent attacks on travelers and villagers by Boko Haram, latest of which was Friday’s abduction of over 30 travelers.

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According to him, “I have had occasions to defend the Nigerian military to boost the morale of commanders and their troops at the front lines because I know the true picture of things. However, I am really disappointed that despite all support from both the Federal Government and from us in Borno State, our military is failing to secure an area of 20 kilometers, which is the distance between Auno and Jakana.

“And incidentally, majority of Boko Haram attacks along this Maiduguri-Damaturu-Kano road, keeps happening between Auno and Jakana. So, if the military cannot secure 20 kilometers, how can they keep us with the hope they will defeat the Boko Haram?

“With all you (journalists), we drove from Maiduguri to here, Jakana. We did not see soldiers on the road. We did not see even our own Rapid Response Squad on this road and they were trained, employed, kitted and paid to protect all Nigerians within their areas of operation and these Nigerians include travelers plying this busy and important road.”