By Naomi Sharang
Kibaku Area Development Association (KADA) has called for the establishment of permanent military and joint security formations in strategic border communities between Chibok, Damboa, and Askira-Uba LGAs of Borno.
This is with a view to halt the persistent and devastating attacks on Chibok community by Boko Haram.
National President of the Association, Mr Nkeki Mutah made the request at a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday.
Mutah also called on the military high command to urgently deploy more troops to Chibok land to halt attacks.
“Today, we gather once again to raise our voices concerning the persistent and devastating attacks unleashed on the Chibok community by Boko Haram.
According to him, for over a decade, our people have endured unimaginable suffering, fear, displacement and loss.
“In spite of the repeated pleas, the security situation remains dire, with little visible effort toward stopping these relentless assaults.
“The tragic abduction of our schoolgirls on April 14, 2014, remains an open wound.
“To this day, nearly 100 of them are still not rescued or unaccounted for. Sadly, the horror has not stopped.”
He said that within the last week alone, the community has experienced multiple coordinated attacks across Chibok Local Government Area.
He called for support for trained community youths saying “our youths who received security vigilance training last year need the necessary tools and equipment to support security agencies in protecting our communities.
“We appeal to federal and state governments, foreign partners, NGOs and individuals to provide emergency relief materials to our displaced people.
“The government should open Chibok to humanitarian organisations to deliver essential support directly to displaced residents within the LGA”.
The national president appreciated the gallant military personnel, vigilante groups, the Nigerian Police, and all security operatives who continue to risk their lives to defend the people.(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
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Edited by Yakubu Uba
