Senator Ndume Calls for US-Nigeria Joint Operations to Extend to North-East

Senator Ali Ndume has urged the Federal Government to expand its ongoing military collaboration with the United States to Nigeria’s North-East, arguing it is crucial to dismantle the major strongholds of terrorist groups in the region.

Key Points:

Ndume commended the recent joint airstrikes against ISIS targets in Sokoto State.
He called for operations to target ISWAP and Boko Haram in Lake Chad, the Mandara Mountains, and Sambisa Forest.
The Senator advocated for deeper collaboration, including training, intelligence, logistics, and attack helicopters.
He praised President Tinubu for the high defence allocation in the 2026 budget but stressed the need for accountability.
Ndume also reacted to the recent suicide bombing at a Gamboru mosque, which killed five Muslims.
He stated the attack disproves narratives of religious genocide, highlighting that terrorists target all faiths.
The call underscores a strategic push for comprehensive foreign military support in the prolonged counterinsurgency.

The appeal reflects a regional demand for equitable and decisive external military intervention to complement domestic efforts. A

Sources: Daily Trust