BY MUHAMMAD ZARMA, MAY 29, 2025 | 11:30 AM
When Governor zulum alerted the federal government of the impending regrouping of these insurgencies earlier on, he knows exactly what he is talking about, for governor zulum, rethorics aren't part of his character he says things as they are but somehow people began to slander remarks unbecoming of statesmen, and today just like he alerted and because he was sincere he was vindicated, in less than one month sporadic attacks were metered across army formation and settlement in the areas he cautioned the government earlier on to take measures on, I wonder where the minister of information Is and how he feels right now.
He has forgotten that when the lives of the people are on the line and in a hazardous situation every piece of information is vital and critical especially when it comes from the person who superintendent the affairs of the state. Lest for the divine intervention of God and the bravery of governor zulum who despite the precarious situation in marte moved to spend over 6 days in the area, he calmed the people gave them hope and assurance, commiserate with the fallen hero's of our armed forces and our gallant CJTF, this single act of courage stopped marte from being wiped off the map of Nigeria, one might not understand the gravity of the carnage until you see the video, not a single federal government official from the min of information dared even to come to maiduguri let alone the ravaged area of marte, the mayhem continue and moved to other areas whilst the governor was in the battle zone. Buy he never faulted he stood firm by his people, that's courage
He arrived maiduguri having settled marte , kala badge and the fringes of dikwa and received by the people as a hero of the people. Hate him all you like but governor Zulum is truly one of his kind and because he has the faith and conviction that what he is doing is for the people. Allaah always stands with him and protects him. Damboa was attacked within the same period but the zeal of the governor ignited the spirit of our troops and with high morale decimated all the terrorist that dared attack damboa.
Whether we believe it or not agree or disagree you cannot take away the courage and bravery In governor zulum, he is fearless and resilient not because he is sanctified but because he has faith and he is sincere. The years he has put as a governor In Borno allows the state to chart a new course of history and peace was what we enjoyed until recently and by Allaah who is mighty that everything and everybody the same peace will continue to thrive and evil never prevails over good.
In the words of the former governor of the state who is now the Vice president he was said to have mentioned in a function spoken in hausa " mutanen Borno baza ku San amfanin wannan goman Prof Zulum ba sai ya tafi, zaku nemeshi" literally transalted as the people of Borno might not know the value of governor Zulum until he is gone, then you will yearn to want him back. That's the true reflection of what's happening. However people with contempt to what he is doing might not understand the fragility and burden of leadership and will say as they please but, all rational and sincere thinking person knows that zulum is a blessing to Borno. I'm not saying he is perfect, for from that, he too admitted that he is not perfect and even asked those that felt offended by his style of leadership to forgive him, indeed only a true and sincere leader will say such things. We In Borno are proud of him and everything he has achieved so far and we pray Allaah to continue guiding his decision in ending this repulsive and repugnant attitude of misguided people.
Surely in a state of finding lasting peace, the sums of all fears expressed by the chief security officer of the state needs to be heard and proactive action taken to address such menace. Long live Borno state and the people of Borno and Nigeria at large,free from insurgency.
Muhammad zarma writes from maiduguri.