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Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno, has donated over 50 patrol vehicles and 300 motorcycles to troops of the Nigerian Army, the civilian joint task force (CJTF) and hunters in the state.

Speaking on Friday while presenting the vehicles, Zulum said the motorbikes would improve surveillance and responsive operations against terrorists and other criminals operating in the state.

He said 30 Toyota Hilux and 175 motorcycles would be given to the military, while 20 Toyota Hilux and 75 bikes would be handed to the civilian joint task Force (CJTF).

He said the local hunters will receive 20 Toyota Hilux and 75 motorcycles while the agro rangers squad of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corp (NSCDC) safeguarding farmers in the state will have 10 motorcycles.

“This is the first phase of the distribution of vehicles to security agencies in our second term. While the military and the volunteers will benefit from today’s distribution, the Nigerian Police and other security outfits will receive the same in our subsequent batches,” he said.

The governor presented the vehicles to Gold Chibuisi, theatre commander of operation Hadin Kai, in Maiduguri, the Borno capital.

Commenting on the donation, Chibuisi assured the governor that the vehicles would be used to enhance the security situation in the state.

“We will ensure it counts in the activities we are carrying out in our areas of responsibilities,” he said.