Ndume raises concerns renew attacks in two LGAs, as eight lives claimed

Mohammed Ali Ndume, Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District at the national assembly, has decried the renewed attacks by suspected terrorists in Gwoza and Askira/Uba Local Government Areas of the state, urging the military to scale up their operations against the outlawed group.

BusinessDay had reported that last Saturday morning in Ngoshe, five farmers were brutally murdered while working on their farmlands.

Ndume lamented that the victims, who had gone in search of their needs, were innocently neutralised.

Similarly, in the Mussa community in Askira/Uba, terrorists stormed the village same Saturday night, killing three young people, before setting some houses and shops ablaze.

He condemned These violent attacks left the communities into mourning, which raised renewed concerns over the safety of lives and property in the areas.

He described both recent incidents as heartbreaking and deeply painful,” noting that the repeated targeting of innocent citizens, especially farmers and youths, is a cruel reminder of the lingering insecurity in Borno South.

“I am profoundly saddened by these senseless killings. Our people, whose only pursuit is peace and livelihood, continue to fall victim to the cruelty of insurgents,” Ndume said.

“These young men and women deserved to live, to farm, and to dream, but their lives have been cut short by those who thrive on violence and destruction.”Ndume assured the people of Ngoshe, Mussa, and indeed the entire Borno South Senatorial District, of his commitment to stand with them in these trying times.

He emphasized that he is working closely with both the Federal and Borno State Governments, as well as the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies, to strengthen security measures in rural communities.

“We will not fold our hands while our people are being attacked. I will continue to push at every level for more deployment of security personnel to use sophisticated weapons and stationed attack helicopters or fighter jets with  improved intelligence sharing, and proactive measures to protect our vulnerable farming communities.

“The safety of our people remains my top priority,” Ndume assured. The Senator also called on residents to remain vigilant and cooperate fully with security operatives to help prevent future attacks.Ndume commended the sacrifices of troops under the leadership of the Theatre Commander Joint Task Force, North East ‘Operation Hadin Kai ‘ Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar for the recorded successes against terrorists.