NSGF urges security agencies to stop killings by Boko Haram

The Northern States’ Governors Forum,
NSGF, has asked security agencies to end the
killing of defenceless citizens, especially in the
North-East region, where suspected Boko Haram
members have continued their  bloody campaign
since 2009.
The forum’s Chairman and Governor of Niger, Dr
Babangida Aliyu, stated this yesterday in Minna,
noting that members of the forum were seriously
concerned at the renewed attacks, which have
killed 18 persons around Maiduguri.
“The forum is particularly alarmed that the shooting
to dead of 18 persons in Njaba, Mude, Kwaljiri and
Kaya villages in Borno followed the same pattern as
previous midnight attacks on towns and villages in
the region,” he said.
According to a statement signed by the governor’s
Chief Press Secretary, Danladi Ndayebo, Aliyu
described the fresh attacks as horrendous, callous
and inhuman.
He also called on security agencies to halt the
incessant clashes between Fulani herdsmen and
farmers in the region.
The governor commiserated with the families of the
victims and prayed Almighty God to grant eternal
rest to the deceased and quick recovery to those
who sustained injuries during the attacks.
Aliyu called on security agencies to do more to
protect the lives and properties of citizens, and also
ensure that those perpetrating violence in the region
were brought to justice.
He reiterated the pledge of the forum to continue to
work with other tiers of government to bring an end
to security challenges confronting the nation.