By Mashe Umaru Gwamna
The Office of the Minister of Information and National Orientation said it has noticed a misleading caption by an online publication suggesting that the Minister, Mohammed Idris, dismissed the recent concerns raised by the Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, regarding the security situation in the state.
This was contained in a statement signed and issued by Special Assistant (Media) to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Rabiu Ibrahim.
This is categorically false and a gross distortion of the Minister’s remarks. At no time did the Minister say “Ignore Zulum, Boko Haram is not taking over Borno.” Such a headline is not only sensational but deliberately crafted as a deliberate act of misinformation to stoke public misunderstanding and distract from the serious work the Federal Government is doing to address security challenges.
In his response to media inquiries on Governor Zulum’s remarks, the Minister acknowledged that while the Federal Government has made significant progress in restoring peace and security across many parts of the country, some areas continue to face security challenges.
He emphasized the ongoing efforts by the military and security forces, the sustained investments in security hardware and intelligence, and the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to eradicating terrorism and banditry under the leadership of President Bola ahmed Tinubu.
The Minister further called on all stakeholders, including state governments, to continue partnering with the Federal Government to bring lasting peace to affected communities.
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