Democracy Day:Yobe State Governor Geidam calls for prayers, vigilance over Boko Haram attacks in Yobe

The governor noted that this year Democracy Day, had come at a time of great concern among many Nigerians about the state of the nation, and in particular, about the state of public safety and security.

He said in Yobe State, as in many states in the northeast and around the country, countless people had fallen victim of the senseless and unspeakable violence perpetrated by criminals and insurgents.

He recalled that just a few days ago, some of law enforcement officials working hard to ensure the maintenance of peace and security were killed in an encounter with Boko Haram insurgents in Buni-Yadi Town of Gujba Local Government area.

While expressing his heartfelt condolences to the families of those patriots who were killed in the service of their fatherland, the governor said at this time of great loss, his thoughts and that of his government were with the grieving families.

“And like many other incidents before it, Buni-Yadi is once again a reminder of the serious threats posed to our collective security by Boko Haram and the need for the entire country to come together to address them”, he said.

The Governor urged the people of Yobe State to trust in the Almighty God and to continue to pray in homes, mosques and churches for divine deliverance from the myriad challenges that the country was facing as a nation.

He equally urged the people not to waiver in their support for security and law enforcement agents, adding that, “With prayers, support to security agents and communal vigilance, the prevailing security challenges will be met and addressed”.

Geidam, therefore, assured the people of the state that in spite of the security challenges, his administration would remain focused on its goal of improving their living standards by building on the modest progress that had been made so far in the areas of health care delivery, education, housing, roads construction, agriculture and youth and women empowerment, amongst others.