Senator Ali Ndume has lamented the increase in Boko Haram attacks in Borno state, saying the terrorists are running riot in the state because of lack of sustained military operations against them.
According to the senator representing Borno North, the terrorists killed some farmers and burnt a church in their latest attack on the state, described by many as one of the epicenters of terrorism in the country.
Ndume said in a statement that the people of the state are currently frustrated as a result of the sustained terrorists attacks which have remained largely unchecked, saying at least four farmers were “gruesomely” murdered by the insurgents, while running riot in many communities in the state.
Ndume: “I am very much perturbed over the renewed attacks by Boko Haram terrorists in some parts of my constituency in the last week.
“These attacks led to the killing of four farmers while harvesting their crops in Kwam village, near Dille community of Askira- Uba local government area.”
“Just last week, a Church and other infrastructures in Pemi were set ablaze, and yesterday (Wednesday), there were reports of Boko Haram invasion in the Shikarkir community of Chibok local government area in Borno state.’
He explained that the absence of security forces in many communities have emboldened the terrorists to continue to attack vulnerable villages, including religious centers.
“The situation is worrisome. This is because the inability of security agencies to man such remote communities in my constituency have led to the increase in attacks without confrontation,” he stated.
The magazine earlier reported that a deadly clash between Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters in the Lake Chad area left over 200 fighters dead, and dozens of other wounded.
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