President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed why Boko Haram ambushed the convoy of Borno governor, Babagana Zulum.
The Editor Nigeria had reported how security operatives were killed when Boko Haram insurgents ambushed the governor’s convoy and other vehicles conveying government officials to Baga, a town in the state, for the resettlement of IDPs.
Reacting to the incident, Buhari said the attack on the governor’s convoy is an attempt to sabotage the return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to their homes.
The president’s spokesman, Garba Shehu, in a statement, quoted him as asking Borno government officials and security agencies to remain resolute.
The president said in the statement that the attack was “an orchestrated sabotage against long planned return of displaced persons to their local communitiesâ€.
“The President advises the government of Borno State, working with security and intelligence agencies, to remain firm in their determination to restore normalcy to all communities liberated from Boko Haram terrorists,†the statement read.
“President Buhari urges security and intelligence agencies to intensify efforts to check sabotage, sanitize the roads, venues and locations well in advance of returning IDPs, while working closely with local communities.
“The President commends the gallantry of service personnel who repelled the deadly ambush, as well the sincere determination of Governor Zulum, who has been working with armed forces to end the menace of terrorists, rebuild homes and return IDPs to regular life.â€
