Southern Borno, Flood and Insurgency

 Usman Ibrahim and Daniel Mshelia were abducted and later released by insurgents along the Damboa – Biu road in Borno State. That happened about one month ago. They had a nasty experience just like many other unlucky people in the area who suffered the same fate in the hands of the insurgents.

Indeed, some others are not alive to narrate their ordeals. Biu to Damboa road is one of the most dangerous roads in the area under the control of the bandits and terrorists. This is despite the efforts being made by the hardworking Prof. Babagana Zulum, the Borno State governor over these years.

Apart from Maiduguri, other local governments affected by the flood in Southern Borno include Biu, Kwaya Kusar, Hawul, Shani, Damboa and Gwoza. The effect is devastating and worrisome.

A large number of the 27 local governments in the state are still suffering from the activities of Boko Haram. It is because of this sad situation that the Southern Borno Elders Forum, under the leadership of the dynamic Sen. Ali Mohammed Ndume is doing everything possible to ameliorate the bad situation that has made everyone to be unhappy and worried.

The forum has planned a summit to discuss the prevailing situation with a view to providing a solution, apart from the issue of Biu dam and other insecurity matters.

I therefore wish to commend Sen. Ndume and his able lieutenants for their unflinching efforts to help the people of Southern Borno to be united and to get justice which they deserve. I must stress the need for cooperation and understanding if the area is to achieve its objectives. The right people to spearhead this laudable effort is the Elders Forum through the guidance and assistance of renowned politicians like Ali Ndume and several other colleagues.

Ibrahim Biu, Kuje, Abuja