Ndume Sparks Debate, Claims Insecurity Crisis Can Be Solved In Just Six Months

The Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has said Nigeria’s insecurity can be overcome if the government demonstrates the needed commitment and decisive action.

The lawmaker, who expressed concern over the worsening security situation, stressed that ending insurgency requires strong political will.

Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Ndume stated that insecurity could be significantly reduced within six months if President Bola Tinubu and the federal government take the right measures.

He explained that the key lies in properly training, equipping, arming, and motivating the military.

“It’s not about complaints. I believe that if the President and the Federal Government are serious, we can end this within six months. All we need is to train, equip, arm, and motivate our soldiers,” he said.

Ndume also decried the frequent loss of military personnel to attacks by terrorists, bandits, and other criminal groups, describing the situation as alarming.

He cited recent incidents, including the reported killing of a colonel and other soldiers in northern Borno, noting that such losses should not continue.

According to him, Nigeria must approach security challenges with greater urgency and determination rather than half measures.

He further emphasised the importance of strengthening intelligence gathering, deploying modern technology, and improving military capacity instead of relying heavily on foreign assistance.

“What we need is better intelligence, air support, and specialised expertise. We already have trained personnel, including special forces; they just need the right equipment, ammunition, and motivation,” he said.

Ndume highlighted the role of technology, particularly drones, in tackling insecurity, pointing to countries like Burkina Faso as examples of how such tools can be effectively used.

He added that with proper deployment of technology and coordinated command systems, Nigeria could significantly reduce security threats in a short time.

The senator also praised Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, noting that the state could have faced worse devastation without his interventions.