Guv of the state, Babagana Umara Zulum made the disclosure as he revealed the names of the LGAs.

He said the terrorists are in control of Abadam and Guzamala Local Government Areas of the state.

The guv disclosed this when Chairman Senate Committee on Army, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume led other senators including military officers from the army head office, paid him a courtesy call at the Government House.

“I am delighted to inform you that we have begun seeing progressive return of peace, but more require to be done, because, currently, Guzamala and Abadam Local Government Areas are still under the control of Boko Haram.

The present Service Chiefs, the Theatre Commander, and undoubtedly our General Officer Commanding 7 Division are up and doing. We want to applaud the military and other para military personnel for their gallant efforts to see to completion of terrorism in this part of the nation.

Government and individuals of Borno state, especially those from northern and southern parts of the state are stressed over the increasing number of ISWAP groups who have actually been terrorizing their neighborhoods.

Simply couple of days back, I recieved a security report that in some neighborhoods of Mandaragirau axis in Biu Local Government Area, there are reports that over 500 Boko Haram/ISWAP groups have actually been converging with over 300 bikes and even commemorating parties/marriages among themselves without conflict.

ISWAP are more equipped, sophisticated, smart and hazardous as they grow from strength to strength.

ISWAP are collecting taxes along significant roadways in Damboa and other axis in southern Borno. It is very unfortunate.

The excellent news is that about 11 regional Government locations of Gwoza, Bama, Marte, Monguno, Kaga, Gubio, Mafa, Dikwa, Ngala and host of others are ending up being more tranquil than in the past, and this might be associated to about 20,000 gave up members of Boko Haram who are now in our custody.

I wish to use this opportunity to obtain for prayers from all and sundry for total restoration of peace not just in Borno state, however the nation as a whole.” Governor Zulum stated.

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