Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum has vowed to take punitive measures against errant council officials who were absent from duty during a government monitoring exercise.
Several senior officials of six Local Government Areas were reportedly not on seat during a surprise visit by the Governor on Wednesday.
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The Governor paid a surprise visit to Chibok, Konduga, Bama, Askira/Uba, Damboa and Gwoza local governments; LGAs known to be hotspots for Boko Haram attacks.
According to reports, Zulum was left surprised at the council secretariats by the absence of the officials.