Former Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, Senator Mohammed Ndume, has dismissed social media reports that suspected Boko Haram terrorists ambushed his convoy.
Speaking at his residence in Maiduguri, Borno State capital on Wednesday, Ndume reiterated that the Nigerian military is ill-equipped to end the Boko Haram insurgency and banditry in the country.
Ndume, who represents Southern Borno and Gwoza senatorial districts, was returning from a condolence visit to Ngoshe, Kirawa, and other Gwoza communities affected by recent terrorist attacks.
While addressing the press, Ndume revealed that during his visit, he received a distress call about an ambush on the Pulka-Kirawa road, targeting Cameroonian soldiers and a businessman.
He clarified that although an ambush had occurred, his convoy was not involved.
During his visit, Ndume encouraged locals to remain resilient despite the resurgence of Boko Haram attacks, emphasizing that inadequate equipment, arms, and motivation hinder the military’s efforts to combat terrorism.
The Senator called on the federal government to better equip and support the military to effectively tackle the security challenges in the region.
Ndume also highlighted the impact of the renewed Boko Haram violence on local farmers, who have been targeted while harvesting crops, leading to significant losses.
He assured the affected communities that additional forces would be deployed to secure the area and protect farmers.
The Senator further noted that despite the efforts of the military and Governor Zulum’s administration, more resources and reinforcements are needed to bring an end to the insurgency.
