BY: NEWS EDITOR

Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has condemned the recent Boko Haram attack on an army camp in Kareto town, Mobbar Local Government Area, which resulted in the loss of soldiers and destruction of military vehicles.

The Saturday attack, which included a suicide bombing with a car bomb, also led to the escape of some soldiers.

In a statement issued Prof. Usman Tar, commissioner of information and internal security, the governor expressed his condolences to the armed forces and families of the victims.

'On behalf of the government and good people of Borno, I convey our heartfelt condolences to the armed forces and families of the deceased over the demise of our fellow compatriots. May Allah rest their souls and grant fortitude to the affected families,' he said.

He noted that the Kareto attack is a painful reminder of the callousness of the Boko Haram insurgents, who seek to reverse the gains made in mass resettlement of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Northern Borno.

Kareto is one of over 20 settlements targeted for resettlement of IDPs from Maiduguri and other locations.

Despite the attack, Gov. Zulum assured that the government will not be deterred from carrying out its constitutional duty of providing dividends of democracy to the people in collaboration with federal agencies.

He thanked the armed forces and security agencies for their efforts in safeguarding lives and property.

'We are eternally grateful to our gallant military and security forces for all they have been doing to safeguard lives and property in our state,' he added.

The governor called on the people to stand firm and support the armed forces in confronting the collective threats.

He reiterated the Borno State Government's resolve to work closely with the armed forces to secure the country and provide development.

'Be rest assured that the Borno State Government, under my watch, will continue to work closely with the armed forces to execute our development and peacebuilding programmes,' Gov. Zulum assured.

This attack is the latest in a series of attempts by Boko Haram to destabilize the region.