Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (APC Borno South) has blasted the fresh Boko Haram attacks in the Darajamal Community of Bama local government area and Monguno local government area of Borno State. He recently expressed shock over the tragic attacks and killings in some parts of the state.
In a press statement signed by Ndume, he sympathized with the Government and the people of Borno, particularly the families of the victims, including those of the soldiers and Immigration officers.
Praying to Allah (God) to grant all souls of the deceased Aljannatul Firdaus, the senator urged the federal government to prioritise the security, safety and welfare of all Nigerians in this trying moment.
He then hailed the troops of “Operation Hadin Kai” and other security agencies for their sacrifices to guarantee peace in Borno state.
“In the past few months, several communities in Borno South, North and Central Senatorial Districts remained under siege by Boko Haram/ISWAP. The situation is worrisome.
Let me therefore use this opportunity to advocate for the setting up of Armed Community Defence to complement the efforts of the military.
This is because men of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), hunters and vigilantes have been doing their best, but they have limitations, as they only carry den guns, sticks, which they find very difficult to confront the terrorists,” he wrote.
Ndume further called on the federal government and the Nigerian military to invest in the right security tools, stressing that standard fighting equipment is needed to conquer Boko Haram once and for all.
He concluded by advocating for Armed Community Defence to continue complementing the efforts of the Nigerian military.
“More so, I want to reiterate my calls on the federal government and the Nigerian Military to deploy Technology, Equipment, Arms and Ammunition, Motivation (TEAAM), which is the only way to end the over decade Boko Haram atrocities in Borno, North East and other parts of the country,” he added.
