Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has declared Monday a day of voluntary fasting and prayer to protect the state against insecurity in the state.
Mr Zulum made the announcement during a statewide broadcast in Maiduguri on Saturday.
While acknowledging the federal government’s support and commitment to tackling the emergence of insurgency in the state, Mr Zulum pledged to strengthen the collaboration with relevant security agencies to address the menace.
He said: “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,” Mr Zulum added.
The governor stressed that, “Indeed the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all the Service Chiefs have given us assurances 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 the CJTF, hunters, and vigilantes, and bolster our community intelligence gathering and early warning systems as part of our commitment to supporting the security agencies. Let me warn against colluding with these armed groups, either individually or as a community, as they are our collective enemy,” he assured.
