In three North-East states, over two million children under five are at risk of acute malnutrition, and 700,000 are on the brink of death in 2023 alone.
On Tuesday, the police command in Borno paraded 10 suspects arrested in connection with the killing of a police constable.
“We also urge the federal government to ensure that the perpetrators of the dastardly act and their sponsors are brought to book.”
The Borno Emirate Council has started mobilising the public for special prayers for rain, known as “Salatul Istisqa’a”.
“The French language is very important to our people as Borno is bordering three French-speaking countries: Cameroon, Niger and Chad.”
Chief of air staff Hassan Abubakar has praised Nigerian troops in the North-East for their sacrifices.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has assured Nigerians President Bola Tinubu’s government will promptly address the infrastructural deficits.
The police have assured Borno residents of the safety of lives and property during and after the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.
The killing occurred in Shuwarin, Tomsu Ngamdu, Baram Karauwa and Muna on Thursday at about 1:00 p.m. while the farmers were working on their farms.
Norway has committed an additional $4.5 million to address the lingering crisis in Nigeria’s North-East.
