Northern Govs demand end to Boko Haram attacks

The Northern States' Governors Forum has charged security
agencies to end the killing of defenseless 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 on Sunday 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.

Via: NAN