Rising insecurity in Borno: Obi cries out, commends Zulum’s commitment, courage

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By TANKO ALI

The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has decried the rising insecurity in Borno state.

Obi said that the security situation in the Marte area of the state is unsettling and calls for emergency action.

The LP standards bearer commended the apparent commitment of the state Governor, Babagana Zulum, who has courageously relocated to the troubled area.

Writing on his X handle, Obi said, “The security situation in Borno state is concerning and very unsettling. What is happening in the Marte area of the state is not just a local emergency; it is a national alarm bell that must not be ignored. Governor Babagana Zulum, by choosing to spend the night in a town under threat, has once again demonstrated what leadership should look like: present, proactive, and people-centred. His courage is not for commendation alone; it is a challenge to those in authority to match words with decisive action.

“We cannot claim to be building a secure and united Nigeria when one of our own, a sitting governor, is left pleading for federal support to prevent an entire local government from falling into the hands of terrorists. Over 300 communities stand exposed, while more than 20,000 of our fellow Nigerians are displaced yet again. These are not just numbers, they are families, children, and communities whose hopes are hanging by a thread.

“Governor Zulum has raised critical concerns: that insurgents are regrouping around Lake Chad and the Mandara Hills; that Marte is on the verge of collapse; and that the window for action is closing. These are facts. And it is not enough to acknowledge them; we must respond with urgency and sincerity.