Senator Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South Senatorial District, has cautioned against religious profiling in the aftermath of recent Boko Haram attacks that claimed both Muslim and Christian lives.
In a statement on Wednesday, Ndume condemned the killings in Ngoshe village (Gwoza LGA) and Mussa community (Askira-Uba LGA), where eight people were murdered five Muslim farmers on Saturday and three Christian youths on Sunday. The attacks also saw homes and shops set ablaze by the insurgents.
Describing the violence as “heartbreaking and deeply painful,” Ndume praised the efforts of troops under Operation Hadin Kai, while calling for enhanced security measures including increased manpower, better weaponry, and improved intelligence capabilities.
He urged residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with security forces, warning that framing the attacks through a religious lens could inflame tensions and harm ongoing military operations.
“The forces behind these mindless killings are blind to faith and tribe,” Ndume said. “Dangerous profiling does more harm than good. It can even dampen the morale of our troops who are risking their lives to restore peace.”
The senator, who is a former Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, also criticized an online media report that falsely claimed all the victims were Christians, calling it “unethical and unconscionable.”
He reiterated his call on the Federal Government to prioritize the welfare of security personnel and provide the necessary resources to decisively defeat Boko Haram.
“Our people deserve the right to live, farm, and dream,” he added. “Their lives are being cut short by those who thrive on violence and destruction.”
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