Maiduguri Flood: I am worried Boko Haram leaders may have escaped prison – Gov Zulum

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has raised concerns that some Boko Haram leaders may have escaped from prison during the severe flooding in Maiduguri.

He expressed these concerns during an interview with the BBC when asked if he feared that the flooding might have facilitated the escape of some Boko Haram leaders. It should be noted that Maiduguri and surrounding areas were recently submerged due to the overflow of the Ngadda River, causing significant damage to properties and the loss of lives.

Additionally, reports indicate that some prison inmates were evacuated, with some potentially escaping amid the flooding.

Zulum said in the interview, “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.”