NewsBoko Haram Kills 100 Traditional Rulers In Borno

MAIDUGURI — Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno state says Boko Haram has killed 100 district heads in the state who resisted their campaign to establish a Caliphate in their domains.

The governor made the revelation at the presentation of starter-packs to 52 out-of-school youths related to the 100 District Heads by Victims Support Fund (VSF). Represented by Commissioner for Special Duties, Alhaji Kabir Wanori, the governor said the district heads were brutally murdered by Boko Haram insurgents while defending their fatherland.

He lauded VSF for its sustained intervention in Borno and urged beneficiaries to make maximum use of the opportunity. Borno government has acknowledged with appreciation the huge livelihood and educational support to the families of 100 District Heads who were brutally murdered by Boko Haram insurgents in line of duty to their fatherland. The is obviously a morale booster to others at the helm of affairs, to put more effort in combating crime and criminalities in all nooks and crannies of the state, Zulum said.

In his message, VSF Chairman, Gen. T.Y Danjuma, represented by the Executive Director of the fund, Prof. Nana Tanko said the beneficiaries were trained in various skills to include carpentry, masonry, tailoring, and shoemaking. The training of the out-of-school youth in vocational skills and the donation of starter packs is to ensure their employability and to support them towards setting up income-generating activities.

The initial support to the families of the deceased District Heads included the provision of educational materials, and the provision of requisite inputs for income-generating activities to 1000 households heads including widows of the deceased,  he said. Dajuma reiterated the commitment of the fund in managing its resources in providing succour to victims of terrorism. He said VSF interventions in Borno cover infrastructural development, women empowerment, health care, education, peacebuilding, and research.

The Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abukakar Umar-Garbai, represented by the District Head of Bolori, Alhaji  Abba-Masta Yusuf, also lauded VSF for its interventions, which will continue to impact positively on the lives of the people. Speaking on behalf of beneficiaries, Nana Ali and Mohammed Ibrahim, expressed gratitude to God and all those who contributed to the programme possible, and assured that they would make good use of the opportunity to improve their livelihood.