The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has condemn Boko Haram terrorists’ attack on the convoy of the Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, the says the attack is a proof that governors are also vulnerable.
The NGF also decry the worsening security condition in the country, lamenting all the efforts of government in curbing the situation.
This was disclosed in a stated signed by the chairman of the forum and Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi and made available to the media, in Abuja, on Monday. The statement is title, “NGF Expresses Solidarity with Governor Zulum and Borno State.”
This seems to be the first major condemnation of the terrorist activities by the forum since President Muhammadu Buhari has taken over the administration of the country.
Although the Northern Governors Forum and some governors on their own have sometimes condemned some specific attacks by the Boko Haram terrorist group.
The Nigerian House of Assemblies have asked President Buhari to remove the security chiefs and give room for new brains to carry out the task of the security challenges confronting the country, but the Presidency seems to be satisfied with the performance of the security chiefs.
Fayemi further expresses gratitude to God for sparing the life of the Borno State Governor, Gabagana Zulum and members of his team who are attacked by the Boko Haram terrorists in Borno last week.
The statement read, “On behalf of the 36 State Governors of the Federal Republic of Nigeria under the platform of the NGF, I write to express our solidarity with you and the people of Borno State, following the attack last Wednesday, by gunmen suspected to be members of the Boko Haram sect.
“This is one unwarranted attack too many. It epitomizes our collective vulnerability and the fragility of the country’s security architecture.
“Although you emerged from this incident unscathed, we note with regret the injuries sustained by two members of the Civilian Joint Task Force and a Police Officer attached to your convoy and do accordingly pray for their quick recovery. “Mr. Governor, Forum members are resolutely behind you in your effort to rid Borno State of these dastardly and wicked agents of evil.
“We are appalled by the worsening security situation in the country generally, in-spite of all the efforts of the government to end it.
“On our part, the NEC Sub-Committee on Security will be meeting tomorrow and rising from the resolutions thereof soon dialogue with Mr. President and the nation’s Security Chiefs to discuss this worrisome and rapidly degenerating situation.”
