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The Digest:

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