Senator Ali Mohammed Ndume has expressed concern over the continued activities of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters, who have been stealing fresh farm produce in Gwoza Local Government Area, Borno State.
According to the senator, this has significantly hindered the economic livelihoods of local farming communities.
Ndume noted that the insurgents’ actions are threatening the resettled internally displaced persons (IDPs) in several towns, including Ngoshe, Kirawa, Warabe, Wala, Pulka, and Gwoza itself, where the local government headquarters is located.
The disruption of farming activities has become a major setback for these communities trying to rebuild their lives after years of conflict.
He further highlighted that ISWAP militants continue to pose a severe threat to the border areas of Gwoza, which shares proximity with Cameroon.
Despite efforts to combat the group, their presence and activities still create insecurity for residents in these regions.
In response to the ongoing threat, Senator Ndume called on the military to intensify its efforts to eliminate the remaining ISWAP fighters operating within the Sambisa Forest and Mandara Mountains.
He urged security forces to take more decisive action to neutralize the group and restore peace to the affected areas.
This appeal follows a recent deadly attack by ISWAP in neighboring Yobe State, where the group killed 87 people, underscoring the persistent danger the insurgents pose across the northeastern region.
Ndume’s concerns highlight the urgent need for more robust security measures to safeguard farming communities and prevent further economic disruption.
