Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has warned that only one town out of 300 remains under government control in Marte Local Government Area, raising alarm that Boko Haram is on the verge of taking over the entire region.
Following his visit to Marte on Saturday, the governor expressed deep concern over recent attacks that have displaced about 20,000 residents to Dikwa.
“Marte was resettled about four years ago, but unfortunately, over the last three days, it was ransacked and was displaced again,” Zulum said.
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He warned that the influx of displaced people into camps could leave youth vulnerable to insurgent recruitment.
“Now we have only one standing. If we cannot maintain this one, then we will lose the whole local government to the insurgents,” he added.
The governor called on the Federal Government and the Nigerian Army to act urgently to hold the last standing town in the LGA.
“Alhamdulillah, we returned to Marte yesterday and spent the night with the support of the Nigerian Army and our volunteers,” he said. Zulum pledged continued support for the military and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to restoring peace.
“I would do everything within my power to support our gallant military,” he stated.
