Zulum, other northern govs hold emergency meeting in Kaduna
By Ibrahim HassanWuyo Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno state, eight governors from the north, and three deputy governors converged on Kaduna Thursday for an emergency meeting. Sources from the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House said the meeting was chaired by the governor of Plateau state and chairman of the northern states governors’ forum, Mr.Simon Bako […]
Zulum laments death of 11 security personnel ambush by Boko Haram
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno decried the killing of eight policemen and three members of Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF), who were ambushed in Kukawa Local Government Area on Friday. Zulum lamentation is contained in a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media and Strategies, Malam Isa Gusau, in Maiduguri on Saturday. Also read: Terrorists […]
Killing of 15 officers: We must act now, or stay calm, be controlled by Boko Haram – Zulum
By Nwafor Sunday Hours after Vanguard reported how Jihadist fighters linked to the Islamic State group on Friday killed 3 soldiers, 8 policemen, 4 others, in an ambush on the convoy of Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, the governor said the hour has come for Borno state to choose between doing something which gives them […]
Baga attack: Zulum pained by death of backup security personnel, salutes sacrifice
By Ndahi Marama Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum is saddened by the killing of security personnel made up of civilian JTF members ambushed on their way to Baga as security backup in reconstruction efforts. Baga town was displaced by the Boko Haram insurgents 21 months ago, with most of the residents taking refuge in […]
Attack on Zulum shocking, sad — Ortom
By Peter Duru – Makurdi Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has condemned Friday’s attack on the convoy of Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, in which about persons reportedly 15 lost their lives and several others sustained injuries. While sympathizing with his Borno state counterpart over the incident, Governor Ortom described the attack as shocking […]
Death toll from attack on Zulum’s convoy rises to 30 ― Sources
The death toll from a jihadist attack on the convoy of Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has risen to 30, security sources said Saturday. Two sources told AFP fatalities from the attack Friday in restive Borno state had doubled as more bodies were found and now included 12 policemen, five soldiers, four members of […]
‘And they say Boko Haram has been technically defeated?’: Reactions as terrorists attack Zulum again
By David Royal Nigerians have condemned the recent attack on Borno state governor Babagana Umara Zulum by Jihadist fighters linked to the Islamic State group on Friday that led to the killing of 15 security personnel. It was gathered that eight policemen, three soldiers, and four members of a government-backed militia were killed in the […]
ISWAP fighters ambush Borno gov’s convoy, kill 15 security personnel
Jihadist fighters linked to the Islamic State group on Friday killed 15 security personnel in an ambush on the convoy of the Borno State governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, three security said. Sources told AFP that eight policemen, three soldiers and four members of a government-backed militia were killed in the attack on vehicles carrying Zulum near […]
Col Bako: Buratai appreciates Zulum for fulfilling pledge
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Yusuf Tukur Buratai on Wednesday expressed gratitude to governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Zulum for fulfilling his pledges made to the families of deceased. Buratai’s appreciation were contained in a statement signed by the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sagir Musa. According to the statement, “the […]
Zulum donates house, N20m to late Col. Bako’s widow
Zulum on Tuesday at the burial of the late Commander in Maiduguri announced a donation of a befitting house and 20 million Naira to the widow and orphans left the deceased left behind. According to him, “it is a very sad moment, this is not a loss to the family of late Col. Dahiru Chiroma […]
Terrorists kill 3 soldiers, 8 policemen, 4 others on Zulum’s convoy
Jihadist fighters linked to the Islamic State group on Friday killed 15 security personnel in an ambush on the convoy of a governor in restive northeast Nigeria, three security said. Sources told AFP that eight policemen, three soldiers, and four members of a government-backed militia were killed in the attack on vehicles carrying Borno governor […]
Zulum approves employment of 594 doctors, nurses for Borno hospitals
…Okays annual course for 200 more …To increase doctors, nurses quarters By Ndahi Marama – Maiduguri Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has approved the engagement of 84 medical doctors, 365 nurses and midwives, 45 pharmacists and 100 health technicians and other supportive staff, making 594 personnel being added to Borno’s healthcare sector. Zulum announced the recruitment […]
Zulum calls on Boko Haram to sheathe swords as IDPs return home
By Ndahi Marama Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has on Thursday called on unrepentant members of Boko Haram to lay down their arms as his government is doing everything possible to return all Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) back to their ancestral homes. He said, one passionate thing Boko Haram members should know is […]
Borno porous borders responsible for proliferation of firearms ― Says Zulum
By Ndahi Marama Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum on Monday said, the porous borders between the state and three Neighbouring countries of Niger, Chad and Cameron was responsible for the proliferation of firearms by insurgents. He insisted that, without proper manning of these International Borders by security agencies, the 12-year crisis lingering […]
Boko Haram will not end if we continue to fear – Zulum
Governor of Borno state, Babagana Umara Zulum has raised the alarm that the dreaded Boko Haram sect was recruiting fresh members , mostly from the internally displaced persons, IDPs.
Boko Haram recruiting fresh members, IDPs may be forced to join, Zulum raises alarm
By Ibrahim HassanWuyo Governor of Borno state, Babagana Umara Zulum has raised the alarm that the dreaded Boko Haram sect was recruiting fresh members, mostly from the internally displaced persons, IDPs. According to the governor,” truly, the Boko Haram sect is working on people to join them. This is frightening. If the IDPs living in […]
