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Read what Governor Zulum told Buhari on Nigeria's 60th Independence anniversary

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Famous Borno Governor Babagana Zulum has today joined millions of Nigerians to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the country's independence.  The governor did not only share words of felicitations. Instead, he seized the moment to make a case for his people, especially on how sustainable peace and stability can be achieved in the Northeast subregion and the country as a whole.  Read his October 1st Measage : “As our dear country marks 60th independence day, it is my honour to extend well wishes to our dear President, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, and to fellow Nigerians. It is also an obligation for me to, on behalf of government and the good people of Borno State, extend our profound gratitude to millions of fellow Nigerians in the north and south who have ceaselessly demonstrated empathy for Borno State as we go through a phase of security challenges which we shall overcome by the grace of Almighty God. I have received and also observed outpour of genuine concern and prayers for our co...
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Governor Zulum not at the scene of the first ambush

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One of the Borno government vehicles in Baga. Governor of Borno state, Babagana Zulum was not in the convoy that was ambushed last Friday. It has been erroneously reported by some medium that the governor was in the convoy during the attack. That was wrong. The governor flew to Baga on that day at 11am and arrived at about 12pm.  The ambushed convoy, was of a security escort team (backup) which left Monguno, 35km away, for Baga, at about 1pm.  The last convoy were attack at about 2pm long after the governor had arrived Baga and performed first Jummat prayer to be held in the town in about 2 years.  The governor was, however, in the convoy when the second ambush happened on Sunday, immediately after he departed Baga. It was near KrossKauwa village.  No life was lost except an injury sustained by a soldier in a gun truck. Many vehicle either escaped with shattered windscreen or bullets pierced bodies and flat tyres.  It was also a fact that Governor Zulum also resisted all attempts to f...
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