President Buhari Engages Yobe Governor On Security

President Buhari Engages Yobe Governor On Security

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the nations Armed Forces to sustain ongoing counter insurgency operations on the fringes of lake Chad and the entire North East so that the Boko Haram menace can be totally eliminated.

The President gave the directive after receiving in audience Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State in the State House.

The Governor who briefed the President on the security situation in his state, formally appreciated the Federal Government for the decisive and proactive measures being employed in the renewed onslaught against the Boko Haram terrorists.

He said significant achievements have been recorded by the Military in containing the criminal elements now in disarray after the recent operations by the Chadian Military.
Governor Buni informed the President that if the tempo is maintained Boko Haram will soon become history.

President Muhammadu Buhari who noted with satisfaction the giant strides being recorded by the Armed Forces in the fight against insurgency, urged them not to relent in the discharge of their mandate.

He specifically warned against complacency in the task of ensuring that the nation’s territory is no longer habitable for the terrorists so that sustainable peace and development can be achieved.

The President said this is necessary towards ensuring that farming and other socio-economic activities in the area are not disrupted.

He expressed the belief that health and well-being of the nation depends largely on its ability to feed itself and Agricultural production is key.

President Buhari however tasked the Yobe State Governor to continuously mobilize community support for the Military operations saying intelligence sharing and synergy between law enforcement agencies and the civil populace are critical towards achieving the objectives.