Jutha Gupah, Maiduguri
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno state; has raised a 12-member Security Trust Fund (STF) to fight Boko Haram insurgency that claimed many lives and property. The State House of Assembly last year; passed the STF bill and signed into law by the Governor. According to Zulum, the trust fund is a permanent multi-stakeholder platform; that will procure and deploy security equipment to the military, police and other security agencies. Special Adviser to the governor on Public Relations and Strategy, Isa Gusau stated yesterday (Tuesday) that; the security agencies, Civilian JTF and hunters; are to continue fight Boko Haram insurgents. “Members of this fund; are to ensure the general security of 27 Local Government Areas, including the shores of Lake Chad,” he said, adding that the fund will also “train and re-train” eligible persons in security operations.
According to Gusau; Hon. Mustapha Aliyu, is being appointed Chairman of security trust fund, while Alhaji Ali Shettima Marte, becomes the Executive Secretary. On senatorial district representations, he said: “Out of the 12 members for the STF, Alhaji Ali Gaji Ibrahim and Alhaji Bulama Bukar Mafa, are to represent Borno north and central senatorial districts; while Hon. Danlami Kubo, is for south senatorial district.” He said other members of the fund; are to represent the military, police, Department of State Security (DSS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Civilian JTF, hunters and vigilantes. He added that traditional and religious institutions and the state government establishments are also to be represented. A date will be communicated for the inauguration of the 14 members of trust fund.
