Ndume, however, noted that despite these,
the “military is determined and committed to ending Boko Haram’s madness”
By Kehinde Okeowo
Former chairman of the Senate Committee on Army and Borno federal lawmaker, Mohammed Ndume has said the Nigerian military cannot defeat terrorists causing mayhem in the nation because they lack morale and are ill-equipped.
He made this known recently at his Maiduguri residence after returning from a condolence visit to families of those recently killed by terrorists in Ngoshe, Kirawa, Ashigashiya, and other communities in Gwoza local government area.
Ndume, however, noted that despite lacking necessary equipment, the “military is determined and committed to ending Boko Haram’s madness”.
The Senator representing Southern Borno Senatorial District, also seized the opportunity to refuted reports making the rounds on social media that his convoy was ambushed by suspected Boko Haram terrorists.
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Speaking after the condolence visit, he said, “On Tuesday, my humble self and other concerned stakeholders, with a convoy of military escort, were on our way to Ngoshe to condole with families of those who were killed by terrorists before proceeding to Kirawa.
“On our way, we received a distress call that some Cameroonian soldiers and motorists were ambushed along the Pulka-Kirawa road.
“After consoling the people of Ngoshe, we took courage and proceeded to Kirawa even though there was an attack on the road the same day by terrorists.
“We reached Kirawa successfully, where we also condoled with the families of those killed by terrorists last week.
“We encouraged residents to be resilient and not to panic over the renewed Boko Haram attacks.”
Ndume further said the Kirawa road ambush targeted a Cameroonian Bureau De Change/businessman (Alhaji Kadi), who was killed alongside an unidentified woman, while others sustained injuries.
“The military is determined and committed to ending Boko Haram’s madness, but this cannot be possible if they are not fully equipped, armed, trained, and motivated,” the senator added.
