Senator Ndume Urges Tinubu to Rescue 400 Abducted Ngoshe Residents in Borno
Former Senate Majority Leader, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, has made an urgent appeal to President Bola Tinubu to intensify efforts for the release of more than 400 residents from Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Council of Borno State. These individuals remain in captivity following a recent insurgent attack by Jama’atu Ahlis-Sunna Lidda’Awati Wal-Jihad (JAS), a faction of Boko Haram.
Details of the Abduction and Community Devastation
The victims, predominantly women and children, were abducted last month during a coordinated assault that not only resulted in their capture but also left the Ngoshe community in ruins. The attack destroyed homes and military formations in the area, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. Senator Ndume, speaking with journalists in Abuja, expressed deep concern over the plight of the abductees and criticized the slow pace of the federal government's response, emphasizing that the situation requires immediate and decisive intervention.
Current Security and Displacement Situation
Despite the devastation, Senator Ndume acknowledged that the Nigerian Army has successfully reclaimed Ngoshe from insurgents and currently maintains control of the area. Many residents who managed to escape now reside in Pulka, but they are eager to return home, even if it means living in temporary shelters while awaiting reconstruction. Ndume highlighted the resilience of the displaced residents, who have expressed a strong willingness to return immediately, despite the ongoing risks and challenges.
Call for Federal Support and Reconstruction Efforts
Senator Ndume urged the Federal Government to complement the efforts of the Borno State government, which has already committed N100 million towards the immediate reconstruction, resettlement, and rehabilitation of the affected community. He called on relevant federal agencies, including the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), and the Ministry of Housing, to urgently mobilize resources and support for rebuilding efforts in Ngoshe.
ADC Criticizes Government Incompetence Ahead of 2027 Elections
In a related development, the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) has indicated its readiness for the 2027 governorship election in Borno State, citing a broader move to address the lingering insecurity. State ADC Chairman, Kolo Bukar, alleged that the security challenges and resurgence of attacks in Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, and other parts of the country are a result of incompetence in governance at both state and national levels under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration. The party vowed to take over Borno State in Maiduguri, blaming incessant governance failures for the resurgence of Boko Haram terrorism.
