Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno state has raised a fresh alarm noting that only one town out of 300 remains under government control in Marte Local Government Area, warning that Boko Haram terrorists are on the brink of taking over the entire LGA.

The governor issued the warning on Sunday, May 18, following his visit to the area, where he appealed to the federal government led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently deploy decisive strategies to prevent Marte town from falling completely into the hands of Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents.

As reported by The Punch, Zulum, who visited Marte on Saturday, May 17, assessed the situation on the ground and explored sustainable solutions to restore stability to the region.

Speaking to journalists on Sunday, the governor said his visit was aimed at fostering community cooperation, resilience, and continuous support for security agencies.

“Hitherto, Marte Local Government comprises over 300 towns and villages. Now we have only one standing. If we cannot maintain this one, then we will lose the whole local government to the insurgents, which will be very obnoxious, and I think we will not allow this to happen.

“Therefore, I am calling on the Federal Government and the Nigerian Army so that we can put our heads together and hold our ground for this single town in this LGA to remain,” he added.

Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that Governor Babagana Zulum banned petrol sales in Bama LGA, including Banki, to tackle growing security threats in Borno state.

The decision, according to the governor, followed consultations with security agencies and is a strategic move in Borno’s counterinsurgency operations.

Zulum ordered strict enforcement as violators would face legal consequences regardless of status or influence.

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Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Governor Babagana Zulum officially banned the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in Borno state, citing rising criminal activities and social vices.

Zulum accused both the current and former security personnel of actively contributing to the criminal behaviour in Maiduguri.

The governor set up a reconstituted committee and ordered them to clamp down on illegal hotels, brothels, and criminal hideouts in Maiduguri and surrounding areas.

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Source: Legit.ng