Boko Haram Attacks Sad, Inhumane, Gov. Shettima Says
Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno state has describe Boko Haram’s attack on communities in Jere Local Government Area of the state as sad and inhumane.
Speaking to newsmen on Monday, the governor stated that the attack indicated high level of atrocities committed by the insurgents.
Shettima said: “It is very sad which no any sensible human being could inflict on another person; such level of dexterity, such level of atrocity but this is a war between light and darkness, and in the fullness of time truth shall always triumph over falsehood.
“We have repeatedly said they have been sufficiently decimated and these decimated monsters berks in the oxygen of publicity they are targeting soft targets, senselessly and criminally opening fire on innocent souls.
“Yesterday, we witnessed that very sad episode, we will continue to intensify our efforts to safeguard life and property, and we are talking with security agencies that are doing their utmost best to secure the state.
“Appreciable progress has been made but such hiccups are inevitable. I will visit the communities to see what measures need to be put in place to forestall future occurrence.”
The deadly attack which occurred on Sunday evening on the outskirts of Maiduguri, reportedly resulted in the death of at least 34 people.
