By Olayemi Esan
Yobe
state Governor Mai Mala Buni, has commended the Nigeria army and other
security agencies for repelling the attempted attack by Terrorists on
Babangida town, the headquarters of Tarmuwa local government council on
Wednesday.
DG, Press and Media Affairs Mamman Mohammed disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.
Buni
said the bravery exhibited by the combatant soldiers in defeating the
terrorists forced them to retreat back into the bush.
"We are proud of our gallant troops who have shown great patriotism and superior fire power to deal with the terrorists.
"Your
resilience, bravery and gallantry made us all proud, the government
and people of Yobe state, and Nigerians in general will continue to be
with you" he assured.
Buni lauded the security agencies for the
improved security in the state which has translated into increased
economic activities.
The governor reiterated the support of his
administration and the good people of Yobe state to all security
agencies in the state.
Meanwhile, Governor Buni has called on the
people to be optimistic on the massive repentance of some members of
Boko Haram recorded in Borno state.
"We should all pray that the repentance is for real and is the begining of the end of insurgency in Nigeria" he prayed.
