Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno, has condemned the recent attack on Sabongari community of Damboa Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.
This is contained in a statement by Prof. Usman Tar, the Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, issued on Thursday in Maiduguri.
The governor, who described the attack as a desperate attempt to destabilise the ongoing progress in the state, condoled with the Armed Forces and families of soldiers who lost their lives in the incident.
“On behalf of the government and people of Borno, I convey our deepest condolences to the armed forces and families of the deceased and wounded soldiers.
“May Allah rest their souls and grant fortitude to their loved ones,” the statement quoted Zulum as praying.
The governor, who commended the gallantry of the troops stationed in Damboa, noted that in spite of the attack, they successfully defended their position and prevented further…
Source: Guardian Newspaper