Former Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, has called on President Bola Tinubu to intensify efforts toward securing the release of over 400 residents of Ngoshe community in Borno State who were abducted by Boko Haram insurgents.
Ndume, who represents Borno South, made the appeal while speaking with journalists in Abuja, stressing that the affected community had already been recovered by the military but remained deeply impacted by insecurity.
According to him, the abducted victims—mostly women and children—are still in captivity, despite the Nigerian Army’s reclamation of Ngoshe.
“It is on record that the Nigerian Army has recovered Ngoshe… those who escaped are now taking refuge in Pulka,” he said.
He lamented the continued insecurity, urging urgent federal intervention.
“It is appalling that we have not met our people’s expectations in securing lives and property,” Ndume added.
The lawmaker also appealed for the reconstruction of the community and support for displaced residents willing to return home, noting that many are ready to live in temporary shelters pending full rebuilding.
He further urged stronger military support and renewed counter-insurgency strategies against Boko Haram, calling for improved equipment, training, and mobilization for security forces.
Ndume also encouraged the federal government to reinvigorate its security emergency response, warning that insurgent activities appear to be resurging in parts of the North-East.