Senator Ali Ndume Warns Of Potential Territorial Loss In Borno State Amidst Surging Boko Haram Firepower

Senator Ali Ndume alerts the federal government that Borno State could be lost to terrorists without urgent military upgrades and reconstruction aid.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 25, 2026, 9:56 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from THISDAY

Legislative Alarm Over Territorial Integrity In The North East

Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has raised a significant alarm regarding the escalating security crisis in the North East, suggesting that Nigeria faces a tangible risk of losing Borno State to Boko Haram insurgents. Speaking to journalists in Abuja following a high level field assessment, the former Senate Leader characterized the current situation as a direct threat to national sovereignty. According to Ndume, the persistent activities of terrorist groups have reached a critical threshold that requires an immediate and overwhelming federal response to prevent a total collapse of local governance.

Military Vulnerabilities And The Struggle For Firepower Superiority

The Senator’s concerns are rooted in reports that Nigerian troops were temporarily overwhelmed by the superior weaponry of insurgent groups in specific localities. During his visit to Ngoshe and Pulka, Ndume noted that soldiers were forced to retreat due to a lack of adequate ammunition and sophisticated hardware. According to the lawmaker, while reinforcements eventually reclaimed these areas, the initial displacement of military personnel highlights a dangerous gap in the Army's operational capacity. He stressed that the federal government must double its efforts to equip the military with the arms necessary to maintain a permanent presence in volatile zones.

Total Destruction Of Civilian Infrastructure In Ravaged Communities

The physical state of the liberated communities was described by the Senator as being reduced to "ground zero," with almost no structures left standing after the insurgent occupation. During his tour with Governor Babagana Zulum, Ndume observed that the destruction in Ngoshe was nearly absolute, with only a single mosque remaining intact amidst the ruins. According to the Senator, the level of devastation is beyond simple description, representing a systematic effort by terrorists to erase the socio-economic foundations of these resilient border communities.