Shettima, on Monday, asked victims of the
Boko Haram attack in Monguno to see the
incident as "ordained by God". He also prayed
for God's intervention to bring an end to the
security challenges.
Mr. Shettima, in a statement in Maiduguri,
expressed sadness over Sunday's attempt by
Boko Haram to take over Maiduguri, the Borno
State capital.
He asked the residents of the state to remain
calm and reassured them that security forces
were making frantic efforts to safeguard lives
and property.
He commended the gallantry of the military in
repelling the attack on the state capital.
He, however, regretted the attack on
Monguno, headquarters of Monguno Local
Government Area in the northern part of the
state.
He said that as result of that, properties were
destroyed, lives were lost and many people
were now taking refuge in different parts of
the state with some sustaining gun injuries.
Mr. Shettima said the government was
screening and taking records of surviving
victims from Monguno with a view to
accommodating and offering them immediate
palliatives as internally displaced persons.
The statement said the administration was
providing necessary support to armed forces
involved in counter insurgency operations
across the state.
He promised to continue to do everything
humanly possible until territories seized by
insurgents were reclaimed and sustainable
peace and stability achieved.
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