The heavy flooding in Maiduguri might have aided the escape of some Boko Haram leaders from prison, the governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum has disclosed.
The governor expressed the concern during an interview with the BBC when he was asked if he was worried that some Boko Haram leaders might have escaped due to the flooding.
Recall that the overflow of the Ngadda River caused Maiduguri and some neighbouring towns were submerged by flood, with properties worth millions of naira and lives lost due to the heavy flooding.
There were also reports that some prison inmates were evacuated and that some of them escaped due to the flooding.
“I’m worried, yes, I’m seriously worried. But you also have to bear in mind that the Borno State Government has established what we call the Borno Model of Rehabilitation which has allowed many insurgents to repent.
“Within the last two years, over 200,000 Boko Haram members and their families have repented and I think, this has also yielded positive results in ensuring the return of peace and stability to Borno State,” Zulum said in the interview.
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