Ndume Condemns Fresh Killing Of 6 Soldiers, Several Civilians In Borno

Senator Ali Ndume has condemned the killing of 6 soldiers and several civilians by Boko Haram terrorists in Mussa village, Askira Uba LGA of Borno State.

Ndume, who represents Borno South, described the attack as tragic and called for renewed military action to secure communities still under insurgent threat.

He urged the federal government to equip troops and strengthen intelligence to prevent further loss of lives.

The attack on Mussa is the latest in a series of raids targeting military positions and villages in southern Borno.

The incident took place at about 12pm on Wednesday when insurgents attempted to infiltrate Military location in the area.

Sources also said scores of the terrorists were also neutralised in the foiled encounter.

Ndume, who confirmed the incident to our orrespondent in Maiduguri on Wednesday commiserated with the victims of the attacks, even as he reiterated his calls on the federal government to fully equip the military, police and other security agencies with sophisticated weapons to end Boko Haram atrocities.

“Our Nigerian Armed Forces are doing their best in fighting Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists, but they are handicapped in terms of weapons.

“There is the urgent need on the federal government to Train, Equip, Arms and Motivate (TEAM) the military forces.

“Our military and other security agencies should have access to Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles, fighter jets and drones if really we want to end Boko Haram madness,” Ndume stated.

He, however, commended the Nigerian military and other security agencies, including members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, hunters/Vigilantes for their unwavering sacrifices and commitment in the fight terrorism.

He also extended his sympathies to the families of the fallen heroes and prayed Allah (God) to grant their Souls Aljannatul Firdaus.