Insecurity can be ended in 6 months – Ndume

The Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District, Mohammed Ali Ndume , has stated that Nigeria’s persistent insecurity challenge could be brought under control within six months if the Federal Government demonstrates sufficient political will and commitment.

Ndume made the assertion on Monday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he expressed concern over the continued escalation of violent attacks, particularly in the North-East region.

According to him, ending insecurity is not beyond reach if the country prioritises proper training, equipment, and motivation for security personnel.

“It is not about complaining. It is not about asking somebody like me as a senator to say why these things. I always believe that if the President and the Federal Government of Nigeria are serious about this, we can end this thing (insecurity) in six months,” he said.

He stressed that improved welfare, adequate arms, and effective training for soldiers remain critical to reversing the trend of insecurity, noting that Nigerian troops continue to suffer avoidable losses, including senior officers.

Ndume lamented against recent incidents in Northern Borno, where, according to him, a colonel and several soldiers were killed in renewed attacks by insurgents.

He also attributed the worsening security situation to inconsistent implementation of existing security strategies, insisting that government must move beyond rhetoric to decisive action.

“The escalating security situation has really been enhanced by the challenge and the threat, and the actions that have been taken that have never been completely done. We have to be very serious about this matter; we have to walk the talk,” he added.

The senator during foreign assistance deliberation said Nigeria does not necessarily need external combat intervention but rather intelligence support, technology, and specialised expertise to strengthen ongoing operations.

He cited the use of drones and command centres as critical tools that could significantly improve counter insurgency operations if properly deployed.

“What we need is intelligence. What we need is air support. We also need the expertise of those that are specialists… If you deploy drones and have trained people to operate them, with proper command centres, we can achieve results,” he said.

Ndume further commended the efforts of Borno State Governor, , noting that the state would have suffered greater devastation without his interventions.

His comments come amid renewed security concerns across the North-East, following recent attacks, including an airstrike incident along the Yobe Borno border that reportedly led to civilian casualties, as well as an attack on a military formation in Benisheikh, where troops repelled insurgents but recorded losses.

Meanwhile, President has repeatedly reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture amid growing national concern over insecurity, banditry, and kidnappings across several regions.