B’Haram: Governor Zulum meets COAS, says ‘the worst’ is over

BORNO State Governor, Babagana Zulum, on Wednesday declared that the security situation in the state has significantly improved, insisting that “the worst is over.”

Zulum made the remark during a meeting with the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Shuaibu Waidi, in Maiduguri.

He said that although recent attacks by insurgents had caused concern, the frequency and intensity of violence had declined compared to the peak of the conflict.

“Yes, we have witnessed a series of attacks on our communities and the security forces, but the worst is over,” Zulum said. “The frequency and scale of attacks then were overwhelming. Today, while we grieve any single setback, we can also see that the worst is indeed behind us. The trajectory is towards peace, and we are committed to sustaining it.”

The governor urged residents to remain vigilant and continue providing intelligence to security agencies, emphasising that defeating terrorism requires collective effort.

He praised the sacrifices of officers and soldiers combating insurgents across the North-East, describing them as heroes who often pay the ultimate price.

“On behalf of the government and people of Borno State, I wish to reiterate that we stand with the Nigerian Armed Forces. We will not take their sacrifice for granted,” he said.