They gave the commendation in separate interviews in Biu town on Monday.
An APC stakeholder, Aliyu Modu, said the heavy security presence was necessary to ensure a peaceful and orderly gathering.
The police command in Borno has arrested 103 suspects in a major clampdown on thugs, drug peddlers, and other criminals in the Maiduguri metropolis.
The Northern Group for Peace and Development urged northerners to expose terrorists, kidnappers and bandits.
The marines conducted an offensive strike against an identified Boko Haram terrorist enclave at Dumba.
Mr Goni said troops’ morale remained high as operations continued to deny terrorists freedom of action across the theatre.
The police said the recovered ATM cards were retained as exhibits to support further investigations.
Governor Babagana Zulum has called for increased investment in housing, livelihoods and infrastructure to support the recovery of conflict-displaced persons in Northeast Nigeria.
Yusuf Yakub, the director-general of the Nigeria Technical Aid Corps, has empowered 564 people in the Gombi/Hong federal constituency in Adamawa.
The Borno government says it is intensifying efforts to promote handwashing and hygiene practices in schools and communities to prevent infections and improve public health.
