The Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, has decried the renewed attacks by suspected insurgents in Ngoshe, Gwoza Local Government Area, and Mussa community in Askira/Uba Local Government Area, which claimed the lives of several innocent citizens over the weekend.
Recall that last Saturday morning in Ngoshe, five farmers were brutally murdered while working on their farmlands. The victims, who had gone in search of their needs, were innocently killed.
Similarly, in the Mussa community in Askira/Uba, gunmen stormed the village on the same Saturday night, killing three young people, before setting some houses and shops ablaze.
These violent attacks left the communities in mourning, which raised renewed concerns over the safety of lives and property in the area.
In a statement on Sunday night, Senator Ndume commended the sacrifices of troops under the Commander North East ‘Operation Hadin Kai ‘ Manor General Abdulsalam Abubakar for the recorded successes against terrorists.
He, however, 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.
“These senseless killings profoundly sadden me. Our people, whose only pursuit is peace and livelihood, continue to fall victim to the cruelty of insurgents. 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,” the Senator said.
Senator Ndume assured the people of Ngoshe, Mussa, and the entire Borno South Senatorial District of his commitment to stand with them in these trying times. He emphasised working closely with the Federal and Borno State Governments, 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 station 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 to cooperate fully with security operatives to help forestall future attacks.
He further appealed for unity among communities, stressing that resilience and solidarity remain crucial in confronting insurgency’s challenges.
