Banditry: Borno govt to resettle further 3,000 displaced households to Malam Fatori

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum,has disclosed that the government will resettle an additional 3,000 households in Malam Fatori, Abadam Local Government Area.

Zulum made the disclosure while briefing newsmen shortly after a sympathy visit to the people of Malam Fatori over the recent attack by Boko Haram insurgents that claimed nine lives and left four others injured.

The Governor, represented by the State Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Professor Usman Tar, said this will bring to 5,000 the total number of resettled families.

“Already, Borno State Government had resettled 2,000 households, and government is planning to resettle another 3,000 households soon, making it 5,000 households.

“Let me assure the people that the state government is poised to provide necessary security arrangements, providing the necessary resources and security to consolidate their stay in their homeland,” Tar assured.

The Commissioner called on the people to be resilient and prayerful, urging them to report any suspicious movements to relevant authorities.

Addressing the people of the area, Governor Zulum, whose condolence message was delivered by the State Commissioner for Local Government and Emirate Affairs, Hon. Sugun Mai Mele, who is also part of Zulum’s delegation, assured that government will continue to take adequate measures to ensure their safety and the protection of the town.

While commending the military for their commitment and gallantry, the Commissioner announced the deployment of excavators to dig trenches around the local government headquarters to fortify the town from further attacks by Boko Haram/ISWAP groups.

“Let me warn against colluding with Boko Haram, as we will seek divine intervention from the Holy Quran. Anyone found collaborating with the insurgents to bring harm or attack to the people of Malam Fatori will be cursed,” he warned.