Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has made an urgent appeal to the Federal Government to implement decisive strategies to prevent Marte town from falling into the hands of Boko Haram insurgents following recent attacks in the area.

Speaking to journalists on Sunday, Governor Zulum emphasized that his visit to Marte was aimed at fostering community cooperation, resilience, and continued support for security agencies operating in the region.

"Marte was resettled about 4 years ago, but unfortunately, over the last three days, it was ransacked and was displaced again," Zulum stated, highlighting the precarious situation facing the community.

According to the Governor, approximately 20,000 residents fled from Marte to Dikwa following the recent attacks. He expressed concern that this massive displacement poses a significant threat, warning that allowing these individuals to remain in camps could make younger residents vulnerable to recruitment by insurgents.

"Alhamdulillah, we returned to Marte yesterday and spent the night with the support of the Nigerian Army and our volunteers. The community is now resettled for the second time," Zulum said.

The Governor emphasized the strategic importance of maintaining control over Marte, noting: "Still, my prayers to the federal government of Nigeria and the Nigerian Army are that we do everything possible to keep this town on the ground."

Zulum painted a dire picture of the situation in Marte Local Government Area, revealing that of the over 300 towns and villages that once comprised the area, only one remains standing.

"If we cannot maintain this one, then we will lose the whole Local Government to the insurgents, which will be very obnoxious, and I think we will not allow this to happen," he warned. "Therefore, I am calling on the federal government and the Nigerian Army so that we can put heads together and hold our ground for this single town in this LGA to remain."

The Governor reiterated his commitment to supporting security agencies in their efforts to achieve lasting peace in Borno State, emphasizing the need for collaborative action to prevent further territorial losses to insurgents.

This appeal comes amid ongoing security challenges in Nigeria's northeast region, where Boko Haram and its factions have maintained an insurgency for over a decade, resulting in thousands of deaths and millions of displaced persons.