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Zulum meets COAS over security, restoration of normalcy in Borno

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, met on Tuesday with the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, at the Army Headquarters in Abuja to discuss security and the restoration of normalcy in the state. The meeting was held behind closed doors, and details of the discussions were not immediately disclosed. The engagement focused […] Zulum meets COAS over security, restoration of…

Zulum meets COAS over security, restoration of normalcy in Borno

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, met with the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, at the Army Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday. The meeting aimed to discuss security concerns and the restoration of normalcy in Borno state. The closed-door session focused on security operations against Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists, efforts towards community recovery, and the ongoing offensive against terrorist networks.

Zulum's meeting with the Army leadership follows ongoing security improvement initiatives, with the aim of enabling displaced residents to return and re-establish normal socio-economic activities. Accompanying Zulum were representatives from Borno's political landscape, including the Senator for Borno South, Mohammed Ali Ndume, and members for Kukawa, Guzamala, and Abadam federal constituencies.

Additionally, the Commissioner for Finance, Lawan Umar Dalorima, and the Commissioner for Planning and Economic Development, Maina Yaumi, were present during the meeting.

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