The Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District, Sen. Ali Ndume, has raised concerns over the resurgence of Boko Haram attacks in the state, confirming assaults on two military formations that led to the death of two soldiers.
Ndume, in a statement on Wednesday, said the renewed attacks had resulted in the destruction and looting of communities in Gwoza, Askira-Uba, Chibok, Damboa, Biu, and Hawul without strong resistance from security forces.
“It is really terrible—the renewed Boko Haram attacks in Borno, especially in Southern Borno Senatorial District. Many communities have come under attack, with properties destroyed and looted,” he said.
He noted that the situation was worsening efforts by the Borno State Government to reopen the Maiduguri-Damboa-Biu Road, a critical route linking several local government areas to the state capital.
“With these attacks, even the alternative Maiduguri-Damaturu-Buni Yadi-Biu road is now unsafe. This means residents of Biu, Hawul, Shani, Bayo, and Kwaya Kusar must now travel through Gombe State, turning a two-hour journey into a 12-hour trip,” he said.
Ndume further revealed that insurgents ambushed military formations in Wajirko, Damboa Local Government Area, and Wulgo village in Gamboru Ngala Local Government Area, near the Nigeria-Cameroon border.
“At least two soldiers were killed when the convoy of the newly deployed Brigade Commander of Operation Hadin Kai hit an improvised explosive device (IED) along the Maiduguri-Damboa-Biu road. The commander was among those injured,” he added.
The ambush, carried out simultaneously on Monday, reportedly overran the Wajirko and Wulgo military bases, forcing troops to retreat.
The Wulgo formation houses multinational troops from Nigeria and Cameroon, raising concerns over border security.
Borno State has faced insurgency for over a decade, with Boko Haram and its factions continuing to target security forces and communities despite ongoing military operations.
