On Saturday morning, suspected insurgents killed five farmers on their farmlands in Ngoshe, Gwoza Local Government Area.
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume has lamented the weekend killings of eight people in Borno State, describing the attacks as “heartbreaking and deeply painful.”
The senator, who represents Borno South Senatorial District, said in a Sunday night statement that the people of Ngoshe and Mussa have suffered another wave of devastating assaults.
On Saturday morning, suspected insurgents killed five farmers on their farmlands in Ngoshe, Gwoza Local Government Area.
Later that night, gunmen invaded Mussa community in Askira/Uba LGA, murdering three youths and setting houses and shops ablaze.
“I am profoundly saddened by these senseless killings. Our people, whose only pursuit is peace and livelihood, continue to fall victim to the cruelty of insurgents.
“These young men and women deserved to live, to farm, and to dream, but their lives have been cut short by those who thrive on violence and destruction,” Ndume said.
He acknowledged the sacrifices of troops under the Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, and assured residents of Ngoshe, Mussa, and the wider Borno South that he remains committed to improving security in rural areas.
“We will not fold our hands while our people are being attacked. I will continue to push for the deployment of more personnel, sophisticated weapons, stationed attack helicopters or fighter jets, improved intelligence, and proactive measures to safeguard our farming communities.
“The safety of our people remains my top priority,” he added.
The senator also urged residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies to prevent further attacks.
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