Zulum meets Niger Republic counterpart on cross-border securityBorno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has visited the Diffa Region of Niger Republic to strengthen collaboration in the fight against insurgency along the Nigeria–Niger border. Zulum was received by the Governor of Diffa, Brig.-Gen. Mahamaduo Bagadoma, and other senior officials. Both leaders held closed-door talks on improving cross-border security and stabilising communities affected by insurgency. The Borno State governor expressed optimism that enhanced cooperation between Nigerian and Nigerien forces would help to end cross-border insecurity and promote socio-economic recovery in affected communities. Bagadoma haied Zulum for the visit and assured him of Niger’s continued commitment towards supporting activities that would restore peace.