Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State says the Islamic State of West Africa Province, ISWAP, should not be allowed to grow, noting that the terrorist group members are more sophisticated, funded, and educated.
The governor said that Boko Haram would be a child’s play if ISWAP is allowed to grow in the country.
Zulum made the call while speaking on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he appealed to the military to ensure it defeats ISWAP.
The governor warned that ISWAP is a threat to Nigeria.
According to him: “We shouldn’t allow ISWAP to grow. ISWAP are more sophisticated, more funded and they are more educated. And we shall do everything possible to defeat ISWAP.
“Otherwise, what Boko Haram did will be a child’s play. This is an early warning that the Nigerian Army has to restrategize and defeat ISWAP.
“ISWAP will be a threat to the entire nation. Because of its proximity to Sub Saharan Africa, they are coming from Libya and others resettling here.”
