Zulum donates 50 vehicles, 300 motorcycles to security agencies to tackle insurgency in Borno

Borno State, Gov. Babagana Zulum on Friday presented 50 vehicles and 300 motorcycles to the Nigerian Army, police and other security agencies to counter-insurgency operations in the state.

The governor, while presenting the vehicles in Maiduguri, said those to benefit from the gesture include the military, police and other security agencies as well as the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), hunters and vigilantes.

Zulum lauded the security agencies for their commitment towards peace restoration in the state and assured them of sustained support.

The Executive Secretary of Borno Security Trust Fund, Alhaji Ali Shettima, in his address said the fund was established in 2019 to procure the facilities.

Shettima noted that the fund is supporting security outfits in the state in the provision of logistics.

The Theatre Commander, Operation Hadin Kai, Maj.- Gen. Gold Chibuisi, lauded the gesture and assured that the facilities would be utilized to improve security across the state and the region.

“We will ensure it counts in the activities we are carrying out in our areas of responsibilities,” Chibuisi said.