The
Borno State government on Sunday commended the military for the professional
manner it had handled the security challenges facing the state.
State
Governor, Alhaji Kashim Shettima, made the commendation when he visited the
newly established 81 battalion of the Nigerian Army in Gashigar town of Mobbar
Local Government Area of the state.
He
reiterated his administration's commitment to the fight against terrorism,
promising to support the military.
"My
visit here is mainly to commend your numerous efforts in fighting terrorism; we
are here to boost your morale.
``I
want to assure that we are willing to provide additional support to enable you
succeed in the task of making our society safe from terrorism,'' Shettima said.
He
presented a cash gift to the battalion in appreciation of the efforts of
officers and men.
Responding,
the commander of the battalion, Lt.-Col. Musa Mohammed, said that the unit was
created after last month's suspected terrorist attack, which claimed some lives
and property.
The
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor had earlier visited the
scene of the attacks in Gashigar, to sympathise with the victims.
Shettima
also appealed to individuals who fled to the neighbouring Niger Republic, to
return home,adding that peace was
gradually returning.
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