By Ndahi Marama- Maiduguri

Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (APC Borno South) has visited the Headquarters of the Nigerian Army’s Joint Task Force, North East, ‘Operation Hadin KAI’ in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, in which he sympathize with families of those who lost their lives in the recent Boko Haram attack in Sabon Gari village of Damboa Local Government Area last week, 4th January, 2025.

The visit was also aimed at assessing the efforts of the military in combating insurgency and to commend their dedication in protecting lives and property, even as the Senator Pray for God to grant quick recovery to those who sustained various degrees of injury during the latest encounter with terrorists.

Recall that on Wednesday, the Defence headquarters, through a statement by Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba disclosed that “following a large scale attack by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists on Sabon Gari Community in Damboa LGA, Borno, joint air and ground forces neutralized over 34 terrorists during fire fights, however, six (6) soldiers were killed in action during the encounter”.

Southern Borno, particularly areas like Mandara Mountain, Damboa, Biu’s Mandaga Garau, as well as parts of Ngulde and Ngwahi in Askira/Uba Local Government Area, has been grappling with persistent insecurity. These challenges have prompted Senator Ndume, who represents the Southern Borno constituency, to intensify his engagements with military leaders to seek solutions.

During the visit, Senator Ndume held a closed-door meeting with Major General Waidi Shuaibu, the Theater Commander of ‘Operation Hadin Kai’. The discussion may not be unconnected with the recent security breaches, including the attacks on Kauji, Wajirko, and Sabon Gari in Damboa Local Government Area in his constituency.

The Senator extended his sympathies to the Theater Commander and the troops, acknowledging the complexities of the security situation and applauding their bravery in the face of adversity.

“I deeply appreciate the unwavering commitment and sacrifices of our officers and soldiers in ensuring the safety of our communities. Your resilience is commendable, and we will continue to stand by you,” Ndume stated.

Following his military engagements, the Senator visited victims of the recent Boko Haram attack in Sabon Gari, Damboa Local Government. During the visit, he interacted with the affected constituents, empathizing with their plight and offering both moral and financial support to help them rebuild their lives.

This visit comes shortly after Senator Ndume completed a tour of the nine local government areas in Borno South, a move aimed at understanding the grassroots challenges and offering tailored interventions.