Senator Ali Ndume
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (APC-Borno South) has called on the military authorities and troops to sustain the ongoing operations in the Sambisa Forests, Mandara Mountains bordering Cameroun Republic, the Timbuktu Traingle and shores of the Lake Chad region in order to stem the tide of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists.
He revealed that, for many years ago, he was one of the strong advocates, calling upon the Military to take the war to the door steps of insurgents, be proactive rather than reactive, which he added, is what is been manifested now against the terrorists.
The Senator then applauded the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, other sevice chiefs and the Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force North East ‘Operation Hadin Kai’ (OPHK), Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar for heeding to the calls and concern of all Nigerians, especially regarding the new steps taken towards ending the lingering Boko Haram war.
Recalled that the ongoing massive clearance of Boko Haram enclaves which started earlier in January this year by troops of OPHK, have yielded positive results as dozens of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists and some of their commanders were neutralized, with recovery of cache of arms and ammunition.
Senator Ndume in a press statement he personally signed, a copy which was made available to our Correspondent in Maiduguri on Sunday “hailed troops, especially the Nigerian Army, Airforce, Police, members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, Hunters and other security agencies for their sacrifice and commitment aims to end the over 16-year killings and destructions in Borno state and the entire North East by the terrorists”.
He also acknowledged the support or contributions by Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno state, his counterparts from other states of Yobe, Adamawa, Gombe, Bauchi and Taraba, which led to the relative peace currently enjoyed in the North East sub region.
Ndume, the former Chairman Senate Committee on Army noted that, the synergy between the military, government and resilient civilians led to reconstruction, rehabilitation and resettlement of millions of hitherto displaced persons back to their liberated homes/communities.
He therefore urged the people to continue give credible information on the whereabout or movement of terrorists or criminals to the relevant security agencies, adding that, fighting insecurity such as terrorism, banditry or kidnapping should not be left on the shoulder of government or security agencies alone.
Ndume prayed Allah (God) to grant Eternal Rest to the Souls of the departed heroes during the renewed onslaught, and wished the injured ones quick recovery for their unwavering commitment and sacrifice for defending their fatherland.
