Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has expressed confidence that the Boko Haram insurgency will soon come to an end. He made the statement in a message issued by his media aide, Dauda Iliya, to mark Easter celebrations with the Christian community in the state and beyond. Zulum praised the existing religious harmony between Muslims and Christians in Borno, urging residents to maintain the spirit of unity as the state advances toward lasting peace. He described Easter as a period symbolising sacrifice, forgiveness and love, and reaffirmed his administration's commitment to peace and development.
The governor highlighted that over 300,000 families have benefited from expanded palliative distribution aimed at easing economic hardship in the state. He credited traditional and religious leaders from both faiths for fostering peaceful coexistence and called for continued restraint, particularly amid political tensions. Zulum stressed that Borno belongs to all its people and warned against actions that could disrupt ongoing recovery efforts. He also acknowledged the Nigerian Armed Forces, security agencies, Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), hunters and vigilantes for their sacrifices and recent progress in counterinsurgency operations.
Governor Zulum's claim of an imminent end to the Boko Haram insurgency contrasts with the reality on the ground, where attacks persist in remote parts of Borno. While over 300,000 families received palliatives, the scale of displacement and insecurity suggests recovery remains fragile. His emphasis on unity and praise for security gains may serve more as political messaging than measurable progress. For ordinary Nigerians in the Northeast, peace remains distant despite official optimism.
