By: Babagana Bukar Wakil, Maiduguri
A high-level delegation of the Borno State Government, led by the Commissioners for Local Government and Emirate Affairs, Hon. Sugun Mai Mele, and Information and Internal Security, Professor Usman A. Tar, has visited Mairari, the temporary headquarters of Guzamala Local Government Area, to assess the security situation following the reported attack on the military installation at Camp Farauta.
The delegation, dispatched by Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, was received by the Executive Chairman of Guzamala Local Government Area, Hon. Umar Lawan Sheriff, alongside members of the council administration and representatives of the military.
The visit was aimed at obtaining a first-hand assessment of the prevailing security situation, evaluating the implications of the attack and identifying priority interventions to strengthen security and protect lives and property across the area.
It followed the reported attack on the Forward Operating Base (FOB) at Mairari, Camp Farauta, on Thursday, 15 October 2026, by suspected Boko Haram insurgents.
Other members of the delegation included the Executive Secretary of the Borno State Security Trust Fund, Alhaji Ali Shettima Marte.
The Chairman was accompanied by the Council Secretary, Alhaji Babagana Rufai; Education Secretary, Alhaji Babagana Bulama; and Director of Personnel Management, Alhaji Mustapha Kaule.
During the engagement, the delegation interacted with the local government leadership and military representatives to obtain updates on the security challenges confronting the area, assess the immediate needs of affected communities and explore measures to strengthen the protection of vulnerable populations.
Speaking during the visit, Chairman Umar Lawan Sheriff expressed appreciation to Governor Zulum for his prompt response and sustained attention to the security and welfare of the people of Guzamala.
He described the Governor’s decision to dispatch a high-level delegation as a demonstration of the state government’s commitment to engaging directly with communities affected by insecurity.
The Chairman also commended the visiting officials for the assessment, emphasising the importance of sustained cooperation between the state government, local authorities and security agencies in addressing emerging threats and restoring public confidence.
The visit forms part of the Borno State Government’s continued engagement with security-affected communities, with emphasis on coordinated security assessments, strengthened protective measures and sustained interventions to safeguard civilian populations.
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