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From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja
The Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has praised President Bola Tinubu and top military commanders for their swift intervention in restoring peace to Kirawa, a border community in Borno State,recently attacked by Boko Haram insurgents.
Residents of the town, located along the Nigeria–Cameroon border, had fled into neighbouring Cameroon after insurgents overran the area, burning the district head’s palace, a military barracks and several homes.
Ndume, in a statement yesterday ,commended the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, and the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, for the rapid deployment of the 153 Task Force Battalion, which he said was instrumental in repelling the terrorists and restoring order.
“The courage displayed by our military and their resilience remain laudable,” he said. “I have always acknowledged the fact that our military is overstretched, and I am impressed with their successes in the face of obvious challenges.”
The former Senate Leader noted that the military’s timely intervention prevented further destruction in Kirawa, and called for the permanent stationing of troops in the town to forestall future attacks.
He also urged stronger cooperation between Nigerian and Cameroonian security forces to effectively police the porous border areas frequently exploited by insurgents.
Ndume sympathised with displaced residents, urging them to remain vigilant and work closely with security personnel. “My appeal to them is to always remain vigilant and be willing to share useful information with the military to secure their community,” he said.
The lawmaker also commended Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, for his continued efforts to resettle affected residents, while lauding President Tinubu for prioritising peace and stability in the North-East.
“Security of lives and property is the first and paramount responsibility of any government,” Ndume said. “The present administration has not failed in fulfilling this constitutional mandate to Nigerians.”
