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Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has alleged that some military personnel, politicians, and local community members are secretly working as informants and collaborators for Boko Haram insurgents.
In an interview with News Central’s Breakfast Central, Zulum expressed strong concerns over these internal saboteurs undermining the state’s fight against terrorism. He pledged to intensify efforts to identify and deal decisively with anyone found aiding the terrorists.
“We have insiders within the Nigerian Armed Forces, political circles, and even communities who are collaborating with the insurgents. We plan to enhance our intelligence capabilities and take strict action against them,” Zulum said.
He criticized what he termed “contractocracy,” emphasizing that if corruption and vested interests were removed from the security equation, the crisis could be ended within six months. He also cautioned against politicizing issues of national security.
Zulum stressed that military force alone cannot end the insurgency. He called for a balanced approach that includes socio-economic and political interventions—what he described as “non-kinetic measures.”
“Relying solely on military might won’t solve this. We must address the root causes of the conflict through development and community support,” he added.
The governor also expressed cautious optimism about rehabilitated former insurgents, acknowledging that while over 300,000 have surrendered, there’s still a risk of some returning to terrorism.