Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has called for urgent military deployment to Kirawa and surrounding communities in Borno State following renewed Boko Haram attacks.
His appeal came after insurgents ambushed motorists along the Kirawa–Pulka road on Friday around 3:00 p.m., killing a member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and injuring several passengers and drivers.
Ndume lamented the absence of troops in the area since Cameroonian forces stationed at a nearby military base pulled out last month after an attack by insurgents.
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“It is very disheartening to receive a distress call that some armed Boko Haram terrorists laid an ambush on motorists and passengers along the Kirawa–Pulka road yesterday,” Ndume said.
“The victims were escorted by a few members of the Civilian Joint Task Force as there is no military escort due to the dislodgement of Cameroonian troops based in Kirawa last month. Unfortunately, one of our brave CJTF members was killed during exchange of gunfire. Many victims are nowhere to be found as I speak,” he added.
According to the senator, the attackers set at least six vehicles ablaze, including two Volkswagen Golf saloons, a bus, and three trucks.
Ndume urged military authorities to act without delay by deploying troops to Kirawa and neighbouring towns to restore order and protect civilians.
“My people are now living in perpetual fear since the withdrawal of Cameroonian troops last month,” he warned.
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