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Speaker 1: Governor of Borno State, Professor Babighana Yumar A Zullam, and

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the chehou of Borno Abubakar Umar Garbae al Kanemi, have

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raised alarms over rising cases of Boko Harama and Icewap

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attacks in the state in recent years since President Bola

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Ahmed Tenumu took over as Nigeria President. This as the

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Borno State Governor Or did the arrest and prosecution of

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a man caught on camera allegedly molesting a minor said

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to be one of the children sheltering in one of

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the Internally Displaced People’s Camps IDP since the kid’s father

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was assassinated by the Boko Haram insurgents. The Borno State

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Commissioner of Information and Internal Security, Professor Smanta, also at

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a press briefing to relay the resolutions of the expanded

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Borno State Security Council meeting held at the Government House, Maida,

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Guri on Tuesday, the eighth of April twenty twenty five,

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gave emphasis how the Boko Haram and I Swap terrorists

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attacks have increased in the state in recent time. News

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release from Borno State Government House during the preceding week

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indicated that the Borno State Governor Babagana Yumara Zulam and

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the Chehu of Borno Abubakar Ibanumar gabae El Kanemi have

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raised alarm over the escalating attacks by Boko Haram Icewap,

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urging the federal government and security agencies to take decisive

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action before the situation spirals out of control. According to

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the report, over the past months, communities in Borno have

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suffered relentless assaults, with insurgents targeting villages and military outposts,

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particularly in Sabongari, were Jioco and Wulgo, among others. During

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an expanded security meeting at Government House, Zula merged the

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federal government to prioritize the security of the northeast, particularly

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Borno State which shares borders with three neighboring countries Chad,

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Cameroon and the Republic of Niger, as well as security

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concerns in the Saih region. While we appreciate the tremendous

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support from the federal government and the military, we also

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want to state that with the current focus in the

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fight against insecurity shifted from the Northeast, all the gains

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we have recorded so far will be reversed. In recent times,

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Borno State has been witnessing sporadic attacks from Boko Haram insurgents.

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Many military formations were dislodged such as in Mulgo, were

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Jiroco and Sabongari among others. It seems we are losing ground. Therefore,

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we want to appeal to the federal government to ensure

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that the northeastern part of the country receives the desired attention.

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It seems the focus of the Nigerian Army and the

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Ministry of Defense is not on the northeast. Governor Zulim

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stated that the northeast, particularly Borno State, which is neighboring

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three countries in the troubled Sahil region, deserves more attention

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from federal government in its resolve to fight against terrorism

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in Nigeria. Zullim further stress test the recent escalation of

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Bocoharam attacks across the state is a matter of utmost concern.

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There is an urgent need for aggressive military action and

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actionable intelligence to counter the insurgency. The recent attacks on Sabingari, Damboa, Woolgo,

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Bargo and Minguno point to the need to up our

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ante in confronting Boko Haram insurgency decisively and swiftly. I

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call on our armed forces to not only mount checkpoints

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and guard our towns and villages. I also call on

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our armed forces to take the battle to the enemy.

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We should not grant breathing space to the terrorists to regroup,

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rearm and carry out attacks on our territory by engaging

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in relentless patrols, picketing and decapitation missions. Our troops should

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defeat and end the insurgency in time so that our

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recovery plan will progress without let or hindrance, he said.

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The governor restated his commitment to continually support the military

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and other security agencies working in Warorno’s state too achieve

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their objectives of fighting insurgency in the state. The governor

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noted Borno State Government will continue to work closely with

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the armed forces to execute our development and peace building programs.

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We are deeply conscious of the nexus between development, security

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and peace. Hence, as we invest in critical infrastructure, we

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are also opening new avenues for our citizens to engage

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in agriculture and sustainable livelihood. He added. All these will

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not be possible without resourcing and empowering our security agencies

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to secure our territory and safeguard citizens lives and property.

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My government will continue to support our defense and security

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agencies while pushing them to perform better when encountering terrorism,

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insurgency and criminality. Briefing journalists after the closed door session

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of the security meeting, Borno State Commissioner for Information and

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Internal Security, Professor Smantar noted that among the resolutions at

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the end of the meeting, the Security Council had expressed

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support to Borno State Government’s resettlement efforts. The meeting was

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attended by the GOC seven Division, Major General Abubakar Haruna,

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traditional rulers from the seven Emirate Councils of Borno and

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other heads of security outfits. Meanwhile, Borno State Governor Babagan

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Azulim has ordered immediate prosecution of a man in viral

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video molesting a miner in the state, giving the order

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after he met with the little boy, Bushier Ghaji and

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offered the little boy and his family a furnished house

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and education scholarship. In a statement, the government media reported

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that the Borno State Governor Babagana Yumar Azulam has ordered

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the immediate prosecution of Bukarmodu, a man shown in a

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disturbing viral video allegedly molesting a miner Busher Ghaji. Following

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the Governor’s directive, Bukharmodu was arrested by the security operatives

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on Saturday night at Numerari in Maida Guri. Zulim gave

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the prosecution order on Sunday when he met with Little

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Basher Gajia Government House, Maida Guri. The video, which has

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sparked outrage across social media platforms, highlights a grave violation

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of children’s rights and the urgent need for a robust

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response from law enforcement and judicial authorities. Governor Zulam has

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emphasized that his administration will not tolerate any form of

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abuse or exploitation of miners and directed swift action to

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bring the perpetrator to justice. This heinous act is an

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affront on our values and the betrayal of our duty

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to protect our children, students and miners who are under

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our guardianship. Governor Zulam said, we cannot tolerate such actions

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perpetually repeating itself. I am directing the relevant authorities to

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move swiftly and ensure that this individual faces the full

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extent of the law. Our children deserve a safe environment

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to grow and become meaningful men members of society. The Governor, however,

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directed the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development to

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devise modalities for increased community awareness programs to educate families

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and local traditional teachers and guardians on the proper means

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of enforcing discipline on children. Meanwhile, Governor Babagana Yumarazula met

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with the Little Basher Gaji on Sunday at the Government house.

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He announced that he would provide a fully furnished house

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for Bakhar and his family and a scholarship to cover

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his education. Little Gaji’s family currently live in an IDP

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camp in Minguno after his father was assassinated by Boko

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Haram insurgents.

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Speaker 2: Cascil arrived at the following resolutions. One Cauncil expressed concern

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a deris rising case of s cacism Sojesi attacks in Borno.

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Stitt Council notes that recently the Bocaram insurgence have carried

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out their in attacks on our MILF installations and critically

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infrastructure and even dislodged some of these facilities. This is

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warism and is disturbing Council called on the Federal Government

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of Nigeria an Armed Forces of Nigeria to continue to

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support the ongoing efforts in contain insurgency operations on their

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part participating security agencies. The chiefs of the participating security

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agencies assured the Council that they will do all within

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their resources and they will request for more assets and

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platforms with a view to enhancing their capabilities to confront

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the Diniversity. The Nigerian Air Force Council not say that

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the Nigerian Air Force is about to receive additional assets

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and platforms that will enhance the performance of the Air Force. Already,

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the Air Force is doing very well by providing area

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support to our land forces. Security forces have promised to

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improved in the areas of offensive combat and clearance ofperations,

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especially in hard to reach areas. Number two Council expressed

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satisfaction would the resettlement drive of the Bornoci government and

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encourage the boroughsed Governor and his team to continue to

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resettle more towns and villages so that our refugees and

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internally displaced persons who returned back to their astrat homes.

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Noted that already over one hundred villages and towns have

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been resettled and more will be resettled in the coming months.

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In spite of the challenges. Therefore, Council called on all

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our security agencies to support the resettlement drive of the

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Vernon Said Government. Number three Council expressed worry that in

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spite of all the efforts of the said government, three

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local government areas are yet to be resettled. They are Abadam,

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Guzamala and Marty. For a country, decize and caliber of

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Nigeria for three local government areas yet to be resettled,

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it’s a matter of great concern. Therefore, Council called on

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the Federal Government to support the resettlement drive of the

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Borno said Government so that these towns and villages will

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be resettled very soon. This will be done if the

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military forces and other relevant mds would provide the

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Speaker 1: Ready Briday you bring in the mortgage is alway