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General News of Sunday, 4 July 2021

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Zulum visits B’Haram stronghold, plans reconstruction of destroyed communities

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has paid a surprise visit to a former stronghold of the Boko Haram sect, Malam-Fatori, the headquarters of the Abadam Local Government Area along the fringes of Lake Chad.

The purpose of the visit was to explore the possibilities of reconstructing of communities destroyed by insurgents in the local area.

The governor made the visit while returning from Diffa in the Niger Republic and met with the troops of 68 Battalion Malam-Fatori, in preparation for the safe return of displaced persons to the liberated Boko Haram stronghold.

The residents had since 2014 fled their town to Boss and Diffa in the Niger Republic. The Chief Press Cecretary to the governor, Malam Isa Gusau, in a statement on Saturday, disclosed that the governor Zulum received a security brief from the commandant of the 68 Battalion and later briefed the troops on the ground.

Speaking to troops, Zulum commended their commitment and encouraged them to be steadfast in their efforts to clear the remnants of the insurgents hibernating around Malam- Fatori. He also approved 10 patrol vehicles to enhance security surveillance and held an interactive meeting with the commanding officer of the 68 Battalion in Malam-Fatori, to identify areas Borno State Government could offer support.