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Borno State Governor Engages with Soldiers and Returnees in Malam-Fatori

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Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum embarked on a visit to Malam-Fatori, the headquarters of Abadam local government, on Sunday to encourage the military in their efforts to restore normalcy and build community resilience. Malam-Fatori, a border community located on the fringes of the Lake Chad Basin, was displaced by terrorists about nine years ago. During the visit, Governor Zulum commended the 68th battalion for their gallantry in protecting Nigeria's territorial integrity and restoring peace. He also addressed the returnees, mostly from the neighboring Niger Republic, urging them to be vigilant and report any suspicious persons or movements to security personnel.

Key Takeaways:

  • Governor Babagana Umara Zulum visited Malam-Fatori, a border community displaced by terrorists about nine years ago, to encourage the military in their efforts to restore normalcy and build community resilience.
  • The visit was aimed at boosting the morale of the soldiers at the 68th battalion headquarters, where Zulum commended their gallantry in protecting Nigeria's territorial integrity and restoring peace.
  • Addressing the returnees, Zulum urged them to be vigilant and report any suspicious persons or movements to security personnel, promising increased security measures and development initiatives.
  • The governor was accompanied by senior government officials, including the chairman of Malam-Fatori Resettlement Committee, Engr Bukar Talba, the commissioner for Local Government and Emirate Affairs, Sugun Mai Mele, and the permanent secretary of the Government House, Mustapha Ali Busuguma.
  • Zulum stated that the government is working tirelessly to provide support for sustainable peace in the community and promised to do everything possible to keep Malam-Fatori standing.

Statistics:

  • 9 years ago: Malam-Fatori was displaced by terrorists
  • 68th battalion was commended by Governor Zulum for their gallantry in protecting Nigeria's territorial integrity and restoring peace
  • Malam-Fatori is a border community located on the fringes of the Lake Chad Basin
  • A terrorist attack was repelled by the 68th battalion a few days prior to Governor Zulum's visit, resulting in a "deadly blow" to the terrorists
  • The visit was accompanied by senior government officials, including Engr Bukar Talba, Sugun Mai Mele, and Mustapha Ali Busuguma

Sources:

  • [No specific source provided, article appears to be based on government statement or official press release]

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