The Shehu of Borno state, Abubakar Elkanemi has refuted claims by the Nigerian Army, that insurgent group, Boko Haram has been decimated.
Elkanemi, while hosting President Muhammadu Buhari at his palace in Shehuri, Maiduguri, on Thursday, the people of the state are still under Boko Haram seige.
Dismissing claims by security operatives that the ongoing military operations, particularly in some parts of the state and the Lake Chad region, was yielding positive result, the traditional ruler said nobody dares move 10 kilometres out of the state without being attacked, adding that farmers are being killed and kidnapped on a daily basis.
While applauding Buhari, the monarch said there is much to be done for the people of the state to be free from the insurgents attacks.
“On behalf of the traditional institution in Borno, I want to commend your excellency for the commitment you have given towards ending the lingering crisis of Boko Haram,” he said.
“It is unfortunate that despite all efforts put in place to restore peace in our land and the north-east, we the people of Borno state are still under Boko Haram siege.
“Nobody can dare move out of Maiduguri by 10 kilometres without being confronted, attacked by Boko Haram.
“Quite a number of farmers are being killed and kidnapped on a daily basis around Molai General Area, which is just 10 kilometres away from the metropolis, along Maiduguri -Damboa -Biu road.
“Most of the surrounding villages and communities in Konduga, Damboa, Mafa and other local government areas have been razed down in the last two weeks.
“We plead that the federal government and the security agencies review the strategies in nipping this lingering crisis in the bud.”
Renewed attacked by the insurgents in recent days has claimed the lives of 39 soldiers, the army confirmed earlier this week. The latest attack was on the 157 task force battalion in Metele, Borno, where dozens of soldiers were killed and injured by the insurgents.
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