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Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has applauded the military for dislodging Boko Haram insurgents after carrying out major operations in the Tumbuktu Triangle of the Sambisa Forest.<\/p>\n

Buni spoke while receiving the newly deployed Commander of the Sector 2, Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai, Brigadier General Marcel Ejike, in his office in Damaturu, the state capital.<\/p>\n

He also pledged the government\u2019s support for all the security agencies in Yobe state.<\/p>\n

The governor praised the military for recording more successes by entering into the Tumbuktu Triangle of the Sambisa Forest to ensure that peace is fully restored in the North-East sub-region.<\/p>\n

He said, \u201cI want to commend you for the good efforts gallantly exhibited, especially the entry into the Tumbuktu Triangle of the Sambisa Forest. This is one of the commendable steps taken to ensure we are safe.<\/p>\n

\u201cYobe as you said is safe and by the grace of God and your efforts we will continue to be safe.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn our part as government, we will support all the security agencies, especially the military because we know what you are going through.\u201d<\/p>\n

Brigadier General Marcel Ejike earlier explained that he was on a courtesy visit to seek more support towards ensuring that the 17 local government areas in the state are safe for economic activities.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am here to thank him for all the support he has been giving us. I was posted to Damaturu last month.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will ensure Yobe State is secured and safe. We will continue to do our best so that all the residents of the local government areas sleep with their two eyes closed,\u201d Ejike said.<\/p>\n

The commander presented a plaque of honour to the governor in recognition of the support the citizens have been offering the military in the state.<\/p>\n

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