In a move to eradicate the lingering threat of Boko Haram, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume has called on the Nigerian military to intensify their efforts in clearing the Sambisa Forest of terrorists. Representing Borno South, Ndume’s appeal comes amidst renewed attacks that have disrupted the lives of farmers and residents in the region.

Ndume, speaking in Abuja, urged the Theatre Command, North East ‘Operation Hadin Kai’ and other security agencies to ramp up their operations against the insurgents. He highlighted the economic setbacks caused by the terrorists, who have resorted to looting unmatured crops from newly resettled communities such as Ngoshe, Kirawa, Warabe, Wala, Pulka, and Gwoza town.

“The renewed pockets of attacks recently perpetrated by insurgents have posed serious economic setbacks to our resilient farmers,” Ndume stated. “I want to use this medium to appeal to the military and other security agencies to intensify more efforts aimed at clearing remnants of terrorists still hibernating in Sambisa Forests and parts of Mandara Mountains bordering Cameroon Republic and Nigeria”.

Ndume also expressed gratitude to Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum for his contributions to the development and rebuilding of about ten Gwoza communities that were previously destroyed by the terrorists. He praised the military’s efforts in restoring civil authority and providing essential services, including the deployment of a medical doctor to offer free medical services to over 10,000 people in Ngoshe and its environs.

During his visit to the affected communities, Ndume distributed agricultural inputs such as fertilizers, insecticides, and cash to thousands of genuine farmers, including women and youths. He also inspected the land designated for the construction of 500 housing units to resettle displaced persons of Warabe, as part of Governor Zulum’s rebuilding initiative.

As the military intensifies its operations, the hope is that the region will soon see an end to the insurgency that has plagued it for years, allowing residents to rebuild their lives in peace and security.