Ndume to FG: 6 Months Enough To End Insecurity

Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has declared that Nigeria possesses the capacity to end its worsening insecurity within six months. He said such milestones could be achieved if the Federal Government demonstrates strong political will and takes decisive operational steps. Ndume said this during an interview on Channels Television. He argued that the country’s […]

Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has declared that Nigeria possesses the capacity to end its worsening insecurity within six months.

He said such milestones could be achieved if the Federal Government demonstrates strong political will and takes decisive operational steps.

Ndume said this during an interview on Channels Television.

He argued that the country’s security challenges are less about capacity and more about commitment to action.

According to him, the solution lies in properly training, equipping, arming, and motivating the nation’s armed forces to effectively confront insurgency and banditry across different regions.

He stressed that complaints and repeated discussions without firm execution would not change the security situation.

He insisted that decisive leadership is the missing ingredient.

“It is not about complaining. If the President and the Federal Government are serious about this, we can end this thing in six months. All we need is to train our soldiers, equip them, arm them very well, and then motivate them,” he said.

The senator further noted that persistent insecurity across parts of the country is partly driven by gaps in military preparedness, logistics, and welfare support for personnel on the frontlines.

He expressed concern over the continued loss of military personnel, including senior officers, warning that repeated attacks on security formations point to deeper operational weaknesses that require urgent attention.

Ndume urged the Federal Government to prioritise sustained investment in defence infrastructure, improved welfare packages, and modern equipment for the armed forces.

He argued that a well supported military would significantly improve Nigeria’s ability to neutralise security threats.

He maintained that with the right political direction and resource commitment, Nigeria’s security challenges are surmountable within a short timeframe.