- Governor Babagana Zulum attributes the decline in mass abductions, especially of school children, to the ongoing Safe School Initiative
- Zulum highlights measures like fortified schools with sturdy fences and security personnel deployment, ensuring safety in Borno’s educational institutions
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has attributed the decline in mass abductions, particularly of school children, to the ongoing implementation of the Safe School Initiative over the past seven to eight years.
Speaking to State House Correspondents after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, the governor highlighted the significant measures taken to enhance security in schools across the state.
Zulum emphasized that many schools in Borno are now fortified with sturdy fences and manned by security operatives. Additionally, he noted the collaborative efforts involving the military, civilian Joint Task Force (JTF), hunters, and vigilantes to safeguard educational institutions.
He stated, “Our Safe School Initiative has been instrumental in fortifying our schools, and we have deployed various security personnel to ensure their safety.”
The governor commended the concerted efforts of the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Police, and other security agencies in maintaining security within the state, resulting in a noticeable reduction in school abductions.
Zulum expressed confidence in the effectiveness of the Safe School Initiative, citing the absence of recent reports of school abductions as evidence of its success. He reiterated the state government’s commitment to continuing to collaborate with security agencies to sustain the safety of schools in Borno.