Take The War To Boko Haram Hideouts – Gov Zulum Tells Nigerian Army Not To Allow Insurgents Attack First

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has charged the Nigerian Army to take the war to Boko Haram terrorists’ hideouts in the North East and not wait to be attacked by the insurgents first.

Governor Zulum gave the charge while delivering his keynote speech at the Chief of Army Staff conference in Maiduguri, Borno state capital on Tuesday.

The Governor also assured of his continued support to the activities and operations of Nigerian army through provision of all the needed support and morale boosting mechanisms.

“In line with my 10 cardinal agenda for good governance, Borno state government shall maintain and sustain its role as a key stakeholders in the activities and operations of Nigerian army through provision of all the needed support and morale boosting mechanism to all security operatives involved in the fight against insurgency to end Boko Haram crisis,” he said.

“I urge the Nigerian army to take the war to all hideouts of Boko Haram. The army should not wait and give the insurgents the opportunity of first attack. You should as a matter of policy embark upon clinical clearance operation after successful execution of attacks.”