Senator Ndume urges military to intensify rescue of abducted victims

Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume has called on the Nigerian military to escalate its efforts in rescuing schoolchildren and other individuals abducted from communities in Southern Borno. The appeal came during a visit to the Theatre Command of North East ‘Operation HADIN KAI’ in Maiduguri.

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Most importantly, General, I know you are putting in your best efforts towards the rescue of our children in Mussa and Lassa, the passengers abducted along the Buratai axis and the remaining victims from Ngoshe.

Ndume specifically mentioned the schoolchildren from Mussa and Lassa, passengers taken along the Buratai axis, and remaining victims from Ngoshe. He acknowledged the military's ongoing efforts but stressed the urgency due to the prolonged captivity, with some victims now over 100 days away from their families. "Like Oliver Twist, I have come to ask for more for my people," Ndume stated, framing his request as a moral obligation to represent his constituents' concerns.

During the visit, the Nigerian Army revealed its intention to recruit around 1,000 youths, primarily from Gwoza Local Government Area, into the military. This initiative aims to strengthen security and enhance military presence in Southern Borno and adjacent areas of Adamawa State. The Senator, who is also a member of the Senate Committee on Army, commended the military for its significant improvements in security compared to previous years, attributing the progress to the sacrifices of personnel and effective coordination among security agencies.

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We know you are making efforts, but because of the anxiety we all share and the length of time these people have remained away from their families, I have to continue to push for greater effort.

Ndume also praised the improved relationship between the military and civilians, noting that it has fostered greater confidence and cooperation in the fight against insurgency. He emphasized that his continued advocacy for the abducted victims does not diminish his recognition of the military's sacrifices and achievements in restoring relative peace to the region.

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Like Oliver Twist, I have come to ask for more for my people. It is my moral obligation to commend you when you do well and also bring the concerns of my constituents before you.