Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has visited the families of 24 people that were recently abducted by Boko Haram across some Chibok communities.
The governor, who was in Chibok on Monday invited relatives of the family members from the three communities of Kawtakare, Korohuma and Pemi all in Chibok Local Government Area where they met at the Local Government Lodge in Chibok Town.
The Nation checks revealed that 22 women and two men abducted were kidnapped by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) during the attack.
“We are here in Chibok to commiserate with you, immediate families of our sisters and brothers abducted as well as four of our brothers killed by the Boko Haram terrorists in these unfortunate incidents. We share your pain and we pray this act will not happen again,” Zulum said.
Governor Zulum also met with the heads of security agencies in the area in order to understand their challenges and proffering proper ways to secure the communities.
The Governor observed that four local government areas, namely Biu, Askira, Chibok and Damboa were faced with serial attacks from the members of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in recent times, assuring that his administration will not relent in providing additional support to security operatives, to contain the challenges.
While briefing reporters, the Chairman of Chibok Local Government Area Umar Ibrahim said “in addition to the 24 people abducted, three people were killed by the terrorists during separate attacks on three communities.
The Chairman disclosed that 110 buildings made up of 73 houses, 33 shops and four churches were burnt alongside eight vehicles and three tricycles.
Zulum directed that an assessment report containing all destructions perpetrated by the terrorists in the three communities be submitted to him.
He commended the council chief for his responsive leadership.
The governor was accompanied to Chibok by the member representing Chibok at the State Assembly of Assembly Aimu Foni, Commissioner for Poverty Alleviation, Nuhu Clark who also hails from Chibok, and Commissioner for Local Government and Emirate Affairs, Segun Mai Mele.