The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Borno state council, Tuesday called on the federal government and Nigerian military to adopt more proactive measures and strategies to bring to an end the Boko Haram insurgency causing immeasurable havoc to the people of the state.
The union also expressed dismay over the incessant attacks by the insurgents on innocent citizens in towns and villages around the Maiduguri metropolis, the state capital, particularly the recent onslaught in Nganzai and Kaga local government areas of the state.
A statement issued Tuesday by the state chairman of the union, Alhaji Bulama Talba, called on the general public to assist security agencies with timely intelligence on the negative activities of the attackers, and proactive measures by security operatives in order to checkmate the insurgents and bring an end to the trauma.
“We join well meaning Nigerians in commending the country’s armed forces for degrading the insurgents’ mode of operation but call for more strategy and synergy to safeguard returnee communities and IDPs in the liberated areas and camps who in the event of attacks are worst hit by the resurgence of violent attacks on their livelihoods and dignity.
“As NUJ reassures its professional support and conduct in ensuring speedy restoration of peace in the state and region as well as other parts of the country, it will continue to work towards quick eradication of the armed conflict in Borno state and the Lake Chad region.
“We also call on the federal government to engage and explore more stakeholders and channels of diplomacy to put a stop to the menace causing one havoc after another.”