The Buhari administration appeared determined to deflect responsibility for the weekend carnage that left 110 villagers killed.
The weekend raids occurred as terrorists slaughtered 110 rice farmers in a community near Maiduguri, the Borno capital.
The figure nearly tripled the 43 farmers that were initially reported killed by the insurgents on Saturday.
Mr. Zulum, during his visit, was told that the death toll was yet to be fully ascertained.
The president condemns the murder of 43 farmers by Boko Haram insurgents, charging armed forces to do more to protect civilians.
The bodies of the farmers have been evacuated to a community near Maiduguri, a report said.
The aggrieved governors urged the Northeast caucus of both arms of the federal parliament to ensure equity and fairness.
Many soldiers are still missing in action.
Dahiru Buba says he only received a certificate for 550 kilometres walk for the Nigerian president.
