Insecurity: Buhari Meets Borno, Yobe Govs, Elders Forum

By Deji Elumoye

President Muhammadu Buhari is meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja with a delegation from Borno and Yobe States led by Governors Babagana Zulum and Mai-Mala Buni of Borno and Yobe States respectively.

The delegation is made up of former Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima and Ministers of State for Agriculture, Mustapha Shehuri and that of State for Works and Housing, Abubakar Aliyu.

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SSG), Boss Mustapha; Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari; and Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar, are also attending the meeting.

Also present at the meeting are the Inspector General of Police (IG), Mohammed Adamu; National Security Adviser, Major General Babagana Monguno (rtd); and the Director General of State Security Service, Yusuf Bichi.

Although the purpose of the meeting was not made public, it may not be unconnected with security challenges facing the two states.

Details later…