Senator Sunday Karimi (Kogi West) has cautioned Senator Ali Ndume to do as he preaches when admonishing other leaders.
Contributing to a motion sponsored by Senator Mangunu titled “Need to deploy adequate security personnel to endangered local government areas in Borno State” Senator Ndume had said that the military and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ought to provide leadership, citing the example of Chadian President who personally led chadian soldiers to confront Boko Haram insurgents.
Senator Karimi in his contribution said every security problem requires the support of the local communities for lasting solutions.
He said: “We have seen situations where local communities in many parts of the country contribute morally and financially to support and encourage security personnel in carrying out their difficult task of ensuring security of lives and properties.
“It is not enough for us as leaders to continue to play blame games. As a leader of Borno state legislative caucus, Senator Ndume should mobilise the legislators in Borno to use part of their zonal intervention funds in providing funding for support programmes and equipment to assist the military.”
Karimi said the Chadian President was able to lead his troops because of deep knowledge of the terrain.
He suggested that Senator Ndume with knowledge of his senatorial district should copy Chadian President by leading the military to fight the insurgents rather than just passing the blame on President Tinubu and the military .
Senator Karimi said: “Our military are doing their best in the circumstances; they are being stressed to their limits.”
