Ndume Slams Religious Profiling Of Boko Haram Victims In Latest Attack

The Senator representing the Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, has cautioned against religious profiling of the victims of Boko Haram attacks, as the North East region struggles with ongoing violence.

Ndume stated this in a statement following the latest weekend’s insurgent attack in Ngoshe village and Mussa community,  in the Gwoza Local Government Area and Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State.

The Boko Haram militants reportedly launched twin attacks, killing five Muslim farmers on Saturday in Ngoshe and three Christian farmers on Sunday in Mussa village, the incident sparked panic amid the escalating insecurity in the area.

The former Senate chief whip voiced concerns following claims in an online media report,  stating that all victims of the attack are of the Christian faith.

Ndume said, “It is unethical and unconscionable for any media outlet to drive the narrative that Christians are the targets of these attacks by the terror group in Borno, or anywhere in the North-Eastern part of Nigeria.

“The forces behind these mindless killings are blind to faith and tribe. We should avoid this dangerous profiling which can distract us. It has the tendency of doing us more harm. It  can even inflame negative passion in our soldiers, dampen the morale of  men who toil day and night,  determined to ensure that they wipe away this dangerous sect.”

Ndume further decried the threat to the livelihoods of residents in the State, calling for improved security to ensure smooth farming activities.

“Our people, whose only pursuit is peace and livelihood, continue to fall victim to the cruelty of insurgents. These men and women deserve to live, to farm and to dream, but their lives are being cut short by those who thrive on violence and destruction,” Ndume concluded.

Senator Ndume praised the military’s ongoing efforts against Boko Haram, urging the Federal Government to prioritise soldiers’ welfare and provide sufficient firearms and ammunition to boost their fight against insurgency and get rid of terrorist groups.