The lawmaker representing Borno South senatorial district, Ali Ndume, has urged the Federal Government to do more to convince Nigerians that it can handle the country’s security situation.
He made the appeal in the aftermath of Monday’s abduction of students sitting for the ongoing National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations in the Lassa, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, by terrorists
Naijaonpoint understands that the terrorists, who stormed the school, had disguised themselves as members of the military and the newly created Forest Guard security outfit, shot sporadically before abducting about 42 students and women selling food items within the school premises.
Reacting to the development in a statement, Ndume urged the federal government to be proactive in its crusade against insurgency and banditry.
He stressed that the federal government, in collaboration with the sub-nationals, needed to do more to convince Nigerians that they were up and doing as regards security emergencies.
He stated, “This fresh abduction is disconcerting, coming at a time when we don’t know the fate of children of Mussa, who were kidnapped last month.
“I want to appeal to security forces to redouble their efforts and ensure the safe return of the 42 students of Mussa Primary and Junior Secondary School, those kidnapped in Ngoshe; those abducted along Buratai-Biu Road and those abducted today.
“The way to disabuse the minds of Nigerians that the terrorists are overwhelming the government and security personnel is to take the battle to their hideouts and reassure Nigerians that they can conveniently sleep with their two eyes closed.”
Ndume hailed the efforts of the security agencies on the ground, who pursued and secured the release of some of the victims, for their prompt intervention in confronting the bandits. He called for more synergy among all security agencies to nip further attacks in the bud.
