Nigeria, April 8 -- Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has expressed deep concern over the recent surge in Boko Haram attacks across several communities in the state.

Speaking on Tuesday, Zulum noted that the increasing incidents of abductions, killings, and the overrunning of military bases suggest that Borno is losing ground in its fight against terrorism.

The governor made these remarks during a special expanded security meeting in Maiduguri, which was attended by top military officials, including the General Officer Commanding 7 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Abubakar Haruna, as well as commissioners of police and other heads of security agencies.

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