Zulum, Senators meet with CDS, COAS in Abuja over Boko Haram

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ABUJA, Nigeria – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, on Monday, led senators representing the state in the National Assembly, to visit the Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor; and Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru in Abuja.
The Governor, Senators Kashim Shettima (Borno Central), Mohammed Ali Ndume (Borno South), Abubakar Kyari (Borno North), including the Caretaker Chairman of APC, Ali Dalori; met with the Service Chiefs over recent attacks by Boko Haram in some parts of the state.
Prior to this visit, the Governor paid a courtesy call to the Army chief, thanking soldiers for their patriotism, sacrifices and commitment in the shared effort to restore peace in Borno.
He however called on the Nigerian military to bridge the gap and keep improving trust between the populace, government and the military.
“We need to work together, and one thing we should do is to ensure ongoing operations are sustained and farmers are able to return to their farmlands so that we reduce reliance of food aid that is not sustainable.
“We will give the military all the necessary supports, and continue to interface with you, hoping this problem will be resolved within the shortest time,” the Governor said.
The Chief of Army Staff, (COAS), Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru, commended Governor Zulum for his tremendous support to the military and described the visit as timely; noting that such visit offer windows for productive exchange of ideas.
“I personally commend and appreciate Governor Zulum’s gestures to the Operation Lafiya Dole on medical assistance, food support, among others.
We note these support and we are grateful,” he said.
He assured the Governor that operational strategies were being enhanced in the fight against Boko Haram and other criminal activities.

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