SHEHU OF BORNO OPTIMISTIC INSURGENCY WILL END SOON The Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Ibn Garbai, on Friday expressed optimism that the Boko Haram insurgency would end soon. Garbai said this when he received a coalition of civil society organisations in his palace in Maiduguri. He said it was unfortunate that the insurgency had negatively affected the social and economic development of the state. The monarch recalled that in its over 1000 years of existence, Borno had witnessed similar crisis in the past but came out stronger. ``Kanem Borno had witnessed so many crisis in it’s over 1000 years of existence as an entity. ``We will surely overcome the Boko Haram crisis like we overcame those crisis in the past,’’ Garbai said. He said what was needed was prayers and commitment by the Federal Government in fighting Boko Haram. ``I believe that with prayers from the people and commitment on the part of the state and the Federal Government we will overcome this. ``Borno will soon overcome the security challenges and regain its lost glory as `Home of Peace,’’ Garbai said. He said that the Boko Haram insurgency was alien to the people as Borno people were known to be peaceful and law-abiding. ``The people of Borno have been known to be peaceful, law abiding and accommodating. ``Hence the slogan `Home of Peace and Hospitality,’’ Garbai said. He commended civil society organisations for initiating numerous support programmes for victims of insurgency in the state and pledged his cooperation where necessary. He also pledged support for other community development programmes. The leader of the delegation, Hajiya Hafsatu Al-amin, the Regional Manager of Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme, said the visit aimed at seeking Garbai’s blessing and support for the organisations programmes. Al-amin commended Garbai for his efforts in restoring peace to the state.
Posted on: Fri, 08 Aug 2014 15:28:42 +0000