Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has inaugurated 1000 volunteer hunters to complement the efforts of security agencies in protecting farmers against attacks in their farms.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that with the return of relative peace, some farmers have expanded their activities in the outskirts of Maiduguri and neighbouring Jere, Mafa and Konduga LGAs.
Addressing the hunters at a ceremony in Khaddamari village on Thursday, Zulum lauded them for the sacrifice in supporting his administration to sustain peace and security in the state.“What we are witnessing today is screened 1000 members of volunteer hunters that are willing to protect the farming communities in four local government areas.He lauded Rep.
Earlier, Rep. Satomi, said the decision to mobilise the hunters who had been screened by relevant security agencies was in line with the commitment of the state government to enhance security in the state.
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