Amid renewed Boko Haram attacks, Senator Ali Ndume has cautioned against religious profiling of Borno terrorists. Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, stressed that the terror group does not discriminate based on faith.
The former Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army expressed dissatisfaction with claims that all the victims were Christians. Ndume issued the warning in a statement today following the recent assaults in Ngoshe village and Mussa community in the State.
Ndume disclosed that such a narrative can inflame negative passion in troops determined to neutralize the dangerous faction. The lawmaker described the violence as “heartbreaking and deeply painful,” honouring the sacrifices of troops under Operation Hadin Kai.
He vowed to push for increased security measures, including more personnel, better weapons, and improved intelligence. According to him, these measures will protect rural communities and Borno inhabitants from further terrorist attacks.
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Following this, he urged locals to stay vigilant and cooperate with security forces to prevent further attacks. Also, he commended the military for their relentless dedication to sustaining the fight against the insurgents.
Similarly, Ndume reiterated his call on the Federal Government to provide adequate arms and ammunition to enable the troops to defeat Boko Haram. Over the weekend, recent Boko Haram attacks in Borno State resulted in eight deaths, with five farmers killed in Gwoza LGA.
In the attack, three youths were murdered in Mussa, Askira/Uba LGA, where homes and shops were also set ablaze. Reports indicated that five Muslim farmers were killed on Saturday, while three Christian youths were victims of the attack on Sunday.
