Borno Attack: Suspected Boko Haram Commanders Escape Detention – Gov Zulum

Borno Attack: Suspected Boko Haram Commanders Escape Detention – Gov Zulum

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has expressed deep concern over the possibility that some Boko Haram leaders may have escaped from prison during the recent heavy flooding in Maiduguri.

In an interview with the BBC, Zulum acknowledged his fears when asked about the potential for Boko Haram leaders to have taken advantage of the flooding to escape detention.

Maiduguri and surrounding areas were hit by severe flooding caused by the overflow of the Ngadda River, leading to widespread damage. The floods have claimed lives and destroyed properties worth millions of naira.

There have also been reports of prison inmates being evacuated due to the rising waters, with some managing to escape amid the chaos.

Zulum shared his worries, saying, “I’m seriously concerned. However, the Borno State Government has established what we call the Borno Model of Rehabilitation, which has helped many insurgents to surrender and repent.”

He highlighted that in the past two years, over 200,000 Boko Haram members and their families have surrendered, which has significantly contributed to the restoration of peace and stability in the state.