Security situation in North East States of Borno and Yobe have continued
to deteriorate despite the pronouncement of State of Emergency in the region. The
last couple of days have witnessed Unabated slaughtering of lives and damage to properties in what is increasingly
overwhelming The security structures set up in the region.
We commiserate with the people and governments of Borno and Yobe States
over the wanton killings of innocent Nigerians in Bulabulin Ngaura, Damboa and Benishekh
in Borno State and just yesterday in the town of Gujba in Yobe State as well as
in violent outbreaks in other parts of the country.
What is particularly worrying, especially coming from the Northeast region,
is the evolving amorphous characterization of the violent attacks. It is common
knowledge that even terrorist Activities are hinged on core ideological foundations and identifiable
rules of engagement. However, we cannot fathom how the killing of harmless, indeed
armless, students will support any goal for which the attackers struck at the middle
of the night.
Clearly, the strategies and tactics currently adopted, by security agencies
drafted to the region, Have been ineffectual just as they leave far too much to be desired. The
latest attack on the Yobe State College of Agriculture is the second such large
scale massacre of innocent civilians in The last two weeks alone.
This must worry all persons of goodwill, particularly any government that
has sworn to protect lives and properties of its citizens. While we commiserate
with the Government and people of Yobe and Borno States, we call on the Federal Government to immediately
overhaul the tactics And rules of engagement of the security agencies deployed in these states.
The President who doubles as the Commander-‐in-‐ Chief also needs to
get a firmer grip as well as ensure coherence in the management of the various tiers
of security interventions in The affected states.
We, on our own part, shall continue to offer support to our colleagues
in the affected states and to provide necessary humanitarian assistance in these
extremely difficult times.
Signed;
Progressive Governors' Forum
Nigeria
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