BY: FAIZA JIBRIN, 17 OCTOBER, 2026 | 11:50PM
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has appealed to Borno residents to remain calm and not allow the recent attacks in the northern part of the state to distract them.
The governor made the appeal on Saturday evening when he received the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, on a courtesy call at the Government House, Maiduguri.
According to the governor, relative peace has been restored to the state compared with what was obtainable in previous years.
He acknowledged that there were still security concerns in some parts of the state but expressed confidence in ongoing military efforts to address the situation.
'There is an improvement in our security situation compared to what has been happening before,' he noted.
Gov. Zulum commended Lt. Gen. Shaibu, officers and men of Operation Hadin Kai for their efforts, urging them to sustain the progress recorded.
'I want to commend the officers and men of Operation Hadin Kai for this important support, and I urge them to sustain this very important momentum,' he added.
His remarks come amid concerns over renewed attacks in parts of the state especially the Northern part state.
Few days ago, terrorists have lack, latest among them is the Mairari attack that led to the killing of a number of soldiers and civilians.