Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has issued a passionate appeal to Nigeria’s military leadership, urging immediate deployment of troops to Kirawa and neighboring communities along the Gwoza-Cameroon border.
His call comes in the wake of a deadly Boko Haram ambush on Friday afternoon along the Kirawa-Pulka road.
The attack, which occurred around 3 p.m., claimed the life of a member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), left several others injured, and resulted in the burning of six vehicles, including two Volkswagen Golf saloons, a bus, and three trucks. Many victims remain unaccounted for.
Speaking on Saturday, Ndume expressed deep concern over the lack of military presence in Kirawa following the recent withdrawal of Cameroonian troops. He lamented that local hunters, vigilantes, and CJTF members are overstretched and ill-equipped to defend the area against escalating threats.
“It is heartbreaking to receive reports of armed Boko Haram terrorists ambushing innocent motorists and passengers,” Ndume said. “The victims had minimal protection, as there were no military escorts due to the dislodgement of Cameroonian forces last month.”
Ndume extended condolences to the family of the fallen CJTF member and called for prayers for the injured and missing. He emphasized the urgent need for military intervention, even if it means deploying a single platoon, to restore security and calm in Kirawa.
“My people are now living in perpetual fear,” he warned, “and without swift action, the situation may deteriorate further.”
