Senator representing Borno South and Chief Whip of the Senate, Ali Ndume, has called on the military to redouble its efforts towards surmounting attacks in northeast states by terrorist groups.
Senator Ndume admonition was on the heels of recent attacks on Gwoza by suicide bombers which left 18 children, pregnant women, men and others dead on Saturday in the city.
Incidentally, Gwoza is the the birthplace of the Chief Whip of the Senate.
According to the narrative by Dr. Barkindo Saibu, Director-General of Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA),teenage girls detonated some of the bombs that killed many in the unfortunate incidents.
He said: “In the first blast, a female suicide bomber detonated it at a marriage ceremony, injuring over 30 and causing instant deaths
“In the second blast, it was almost like the first. It occurred near the General Hospital.
“The third blast happened at a funeral service (Janaiza). Another female suicide bomber detonated it, causing more casualties.
“In the fourth blast, a female teenager detonated a bomb at the hospital, injuring more people.
“In all, there were 18 deaths (children, adult males, females, and pregnant women); 19 were seriously injured and transported to Maiduguri in four ambulances, and 23 are waiting for military escort in the Medical Regimental Services (MRS) Clinic.
“Regarding the injuries, there were abdominal raptures, skull fractures, limb fractures, among others. There were coordinated rescue mission. We mobilised emergency drugs to complement shortages in Gwoza. We arranged for a chopper transport.”
Senator Ndume in a statement on Sunday acknowledged the successful efforts of the military in reducing the spate of attacks by terror groups but maintained that there was an urgent
need to raise the bar and provide more surveillance and security in the State to guide against future occurrences.
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“The last attack at the weekend was a big shock. We need to double our efforts. Our military is trying and we must commend them. But we they need to raise their game and take out these people. The recent attack in my community, Gwoza is unacceptable.
“I’m visiting to ascertain the level of the attack and see how we can bring help to those affected. We call on the Federal Government to do something and bring this carnage to an end. This is my appeal.”
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