Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has condemned renewed Boko Haram attacks on Ngoshe in Gwoza Local Government Area and Mussa in Askira/Uba, which left several people dead over the weekend.
In Ngoshe, five farmers were killed on their farmlands on Saturday morning. The same night in Mussa, gunmen invaded the community, killing three youths and setting houses and shops ablaze.
Reacting in a statement on Sunday, Ndume described the incidents as “heartbreaking and deeply painful,” lamenting the continuous targeting of innocent citizens, especially farmers and youths.
“I am profoundly saddened by these senseless killings. Our people, whose only pursuit is peace and livelihood, continue to fall victim to insurgents,” he said.
The senator commended the efforts of troops under Operation Hadin Kai but urged the federal and state governments to strengthen security in rural areas. He called for more deployment of personnel, sophisticated weapons, and air support to protect farming communities.
Ndume also urged residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies, stressing that unity and resilience are vital in confronting insurgency.
