Zulum Raises Alarm: Boko Haram Set to Capture Benue Community

Olaitan SodiqMay 19, 202513

Zulum Raises Alarm: Boko Haram Set to Capture Benue Community | Daily Report Nigeria

Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum warned that Boko Haram is on the verge of capturing the entire Marte Local Government Area, with only one town still under government control.
Zulum visited Marte and appealed to the Federal Government and military to urgently intervene to prevent the total fall of the LGA.

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has sounded an urgent alarm over the deteriorating security in Marte Local Government Area, stating that Boko Haram insurgents are on the verge of taking over the entire region.

“Hitherto, Marte Local Government comprises over 300 towns and villages. Now we have only one standing. If we cannot maintain this one, then we will lose the whole local government to the insurgents, which will be very obnoxious, and I think we will not allow this to happen,” Zulum said.

Following a visit to Marte on Saturday, the governor revealed that the town was recently ransacked for the second time in four years, leading to the displacement of about 20,000 residents to Dikwa.

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“About 20,000 people left Marte for Dikwa; this huge number is a threat as allowing them to stay in the camp may make most of the younger ones become vulnerable to recruitment by the insurgents,” he warned.

Zulum called on the Federal Government and Nigerian Army to urgently implement coordinated strategies to hold the last standing town in the area.

“Therefore, I am calling on the Federal Government and the Nigerian Army so that we can put our heads together and hold our ground for this single town in this LGA to remain,” he added.

Despite the grim situation, Zulum expressed optimism, noting that his presence, along with efforts by the military and civilian volunteers, had encouraged some displaced residents to begin returning.

“Alhamdulillah, we returned to Marte yesterday and spent the night with the support of the Nigerian Army and our volunteers. The community is now resettled for the second time,” he said.

He reaffirmed his support for the armed forces, stating, “On my part as the Governor of Borno State, I would do everything within my power to support our gallant military in their efforts towards lasting peace in our beloved state.”