Nasarawa, Taraba govs meet Buhari over insecurity

Governors Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa) and Darius Ishaku (Taraba) on Tuesday met with President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House in Abuja over security matters.

Sule later told reporters that Boko Haram insurgents had been dislodged from his state.

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He said he visited to thank Buhari for the support received in the area of security.

He, however, said Nasarawa State was not yet completely free from insecurity.

Also speaking, Ishaku said he briefed Buhari on the recent attack on parts of the state by Ambazonia separatists from Southern Cameroon. 

He said he requested assistance from the federal government to tackle insecurity and other developmental issues in the state.

He said: “I came to see Mr President on security issues. Some weeks back, there was an attack in Taraba state, specifically at Manga which has a boundary with Cameroon, it was invaded by the Cameroonian armed soldiers. They killed 11 people, including the chief of the small town.

“And I’ve not been able to see Mr President because of his busy schedule and his travels. So, I’m fortunate today to have an appointment with him to brief  him on details about what transpired and the need to give us some assistance in that axis.”