Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has condemned the killing of soldiers, immigration officers, and civilians in recent Boko Haram attacks on communities in Borno State.
The attack on Darajamal village in Bama Local Government Area last Friday left five soldiers and 58 civilians dead, while an unspecified number of women and girls were abducted.
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, with support from the Air Component, reportedly killed over 30 of the attackers during a counteroffensive.
Two immigration officers were also killed in a separate attack in Monguno Local Government Area last Thursday.
In a statement on Sunday, Ndume expressed shock over the renewed killings and sympathised with the families of the victims, including security personnel.
He commended troops for their efforts but described the rising attacks across Borno South, North, and Central as worrisome.
The senator called on the Federal Government to strengthen security by deploying drones, attack helicopters, modern equipment, and arms to the North-East. He also advocated for armed community defence groups to complement military operations, noting the limitations of CJTF, hunters, and vigilantes.
Ndume urged residents to cooperate with security agencies, particularly by sharing intelligence on terrorist activities.
