The Borno Government has announced plans to enlist the services of local hunters and vigilance groups in fight against Boko Haram insurgents in the state.
NAN reports that the state governor, Gov. Kashim Shettima made the disclosure on Monday when Maj.- Gen. Johnson Akinroluyo, Theatre Commander Operation Lafiya Dole paid him a courtesy call at Government House, Maiduguri.
According to him, the hunters and vigilance groups would be recruited to enhance internal security, as well as strengthen vigilance in Maiduguri and its environs.
‘‘In the next couple of days, we will be launching our own component of local hunters to reinforce your team.
‘‘We have already concluded arrangement to support them with about 30 vehicles to motivate them.
‘‘Certainly, this is election season; there will be a lot of mischief by anti-democratic elements.
‘‘So, we believe that their presence will add to your gigantic effort at restoring peace,’’ he said.
Shettima further assured the military of his government’s continuous support in the execution of counter insurgency operations in the North-east.
In his remarks, Maj. – Gen. Akinroluyo, commended Gov. Shettima for supporting the security agencies in fighting Boko Haram insurgents in the state
Akinroluyo also commended the governor for rehabilitating destroyed communities and providing enabling environment to the people to promote socio-economic activities in the state.
He called on the government and other sister security agencies to work together as partners toward ensuring return of peace in the state.