From HASSAN JIRGI Maiduguri
Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum has called on citizens to observe a voluntary fast today for peace to reign in the state and country at large.
Zulum, in a statewide broadcast, noted that the spiritual act of seeking divine intervention would strengthen unity and renew the resilience of the people.
The governor noted that fasting is more than a personal spiritual act; it is a communal expression of our shared hope. Through prayer and reflection, we can strengthen our unity, renew our resilience and restore our collective purpose
“I encourage each of you to participate fully in this day of fasting. Let us pray for the safety of our families, progress of our communities and lasting peace in our state and the country at large,” he said.
In similar development, he announced that the state government is working on a comprehensive strategy in collaboration with the federal government to strengthen security architecture, enhance intelligence sharing and equip security agents with the necessary tools to confront the recent security threats.
He pledged to strengthen the volunteer forces, improve intelligence gathering at the community level and early warning systems, as part of his commitment to address the menace.
“In recent months, I have held extensive consultations with our federal partners and the leadership of various security agencies. I am pleased to inform you that the collaboration between Borno State and the federal government is stronger than ever. Together, we are working on comprehensive strategies to strengthen our security architecture, enhance intelligence sharing and equip our security agents with the necessary tools to confront the threats before us.
“Indeed, the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu and all the service chiefs have given us assurance that they will do everything possible within their reach to bring to an end, the current insecurity that we are facing in the state.
“We shall also strengthen our volunteer forces, comprising CJTF, hunters and vigilantes, and bolster our community intelligence gathering and early warning systems as part of our commitment to support security agencies. Let me warn against colluding with these armed groups, either individually or as a community, as they are our collective enemies,” he assured.
