I just got off the phone with Governor Abdulrazaq Abdulrahman, whose Chief Press Secretary, Mal. Rafiu Ajakaye, called me shortly after I posted my last update.
The governor was in Kaiama when we spoke. He went there with about 1,000 military officers as part of what is called “Operation Savannah Shield,” a new initiative to battle the terrorists, anticipate their moves, and contain them. in that part of Nigeria.
I also spoke to Brigadier General Nicholas Rume, Commander of the 22 Armored Brigade, Sobi Barracks in Ilorin, who was with the governor. He assured me that the situation was contained.
He said they verified 75 deaths but indicated that the number could rise, as it had already jumped from 65 to 75.
The village head of Woro, Alhaji Salihu Umar, has also been found alive.
I appreciate the governor’s quick intervention and physical presence at the theater of the mass massacre and hope that "Operation Savannah Shield" works to ensure that this does not happen again. Prevention is always better than reaction.
By Farooq Kperogi
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