From HASSAN JIRGI, Maiduguri
Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum, Monday, observed the prayer and fasting session aimed at fostering unity, spiritual resilience and hope among the people amidst the ongoing security challenges.
Arriving Rann, headquarters of Kala Balge Local Government Council on Sunday, Zulum spent the night coordinating support for security agencies and volunteers.
The governor in a state-wide broadcast on Saturday urged citizens to observe the fast and prayers yesterday (Monday) for God’s intervention in the security challenges confronting the state.
He expressed appreciation to the people of Borno and those outside the state for heeding his call to observe the prayer for the restoration of peace in the state.
Meanwhile, Governor Zulum has approved 10 patrol vehicles to support the military and youth volunteers in combating the criminal activities of Boko Haram and the Islamic State West African Province, ISWAP.
Zulum, who announced the approval yesterday while addressing both groups separately, noted that while the volunteers comprising Civilian Joint Task Force, CJTF, hunters and vigilantes would receive six Takoma/Toyota Hilux vehicles, an additional gun-truck would be donated to the military.
The governor rounded up the visit in Kala-Balge by distributing food items to over 10,000 families, mostly women and their vulnerable family members.
Kala-Balge is one of the communities in Borno State that has faced persistent security challenges from Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents that have disrupted daily life and threatened peace.