Sam Kaye
Following the attack on Kareto town in Mobbar council area of Borno State on 16 November 2024, the Borno State Governor, Prof Babagana Zulum has assured that the government stands with the military.
The Governor in a release condemned in strong terms the atrocious attack on the residents of Kareto adding that the State will continue to reaffirm the loyalty, commitment and support of the people and Government of Borno State to the military.
Gov Zulum also commiserated with the Armed forces and the families of the residents who suffered massive casualties from the attack which occurred yesterday night.
“On behalf of the government and good people of Borno, I convey our heartfelt condolences to the armed forces and families of the deceased over the demise of our fellow compatriots. May Allah rest their souls and grant the fortitude to the affected families to bear the loss.” Said the Governor.
Gov Zulum noted that the Kareto attack is a painful reminder of the callousness of the Boko Haram insurgents who are bent on reversing the gains made in mass resettlement of internally displaced persons (IDPs) back to their ancestral homes in northern Borno. Kareto, a vibrant town, is one of over 20 settlements that are being targeted for resettlement of IDPs from Maiduguri and other locations.
Zulum noted that the attack on Kareto will not deter the government from carrying out its constitutional duty of providing the dividends of democracy to the people in collaboration with federal agencies.
He thanked the Armed forces and security agencies for standing in harm’s way in order to secure our territory and way of life adding that, “We are eternally grateful to our gallant military and security forces for all they have been doing to safeguard lives and property in our state. Kareto attack was a painful reminder of the heinous desperation of the adversary to torpedo our modest achievement, and cause panic in our communities. I call on our good people to stand firm, not to waver, and to support the Armed forces as they work daily to confront our collective threats
“Be rest assured that the Borno State Government, under my watch, will continue to work closely with the Armed forces to execute our development and Peace building programmes” affirmed Zulum.(www.krestnews.com)