Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume condemns Boko Haram attacks in Borno South, where four farmers were killed, a church was burned, and people were kidnapped. He criticizes security agencies for not maintaining a presence in remote villages, allowing insurgents to operate freely.
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (APC-Borno South) has strongly condemned a fresh wave of Boko Haram attacks in his constituency, where four farmers were murdered in Kwam village, a church was burned in Pemi, and over a dozen people including a pastor’s daughters were kidnapped in Shikarkir, calling the situation “deeply worrisome” and unacceptable.
The veteran lawmaker Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, a long-time advocate for security in northeastern Nigeria, on Thursday, November 13, 2025, highlighted a series of violent incidents that have left communities in fear and exposed critical gaps in rural protection.
Boko Haram Deadly Attack on Farmers in Kwam Village in Borno State
Four farmers were brutally killed by Boko Haram insurgents while harvesting crops in Kwam village, near Dille in Askira-Uba Local Government Area. The attack, carried out with guns and machetes, targeted civilians engaged in essential food production. Agriculture remains the backbone of Borno’s economy, yet persistent violence has reduced yields by up to 50% in conflict zones, worsening hunger for millions.
Church Torched in Pemi, Kidnappings in Shikarkir
In Pemi village, Chibok LGA, militants set ablaze a Church of the Brethren in Nigeria on November 8, destroying the building along with a clinic and school annex.
Over 200 residents fled the fire. Days later, on November 13, Boko Haram raided the Shikarkir community in Chibok, abducting at least 12 people—including the teenage daughters of a local pastor—echoing the 2014 Chibok schoolgirls kidnapping.
Security Failures and Call for Action
Ndume criticized the absence of a sustained military presence in remote areas, saying it has allowed insurgents to operate without resistance. He urged immediate reinforcement of patrols, better intelligence, and collaboration with local vigilantes. Despite years of counter-terrorism efforts, Boko Haram and its ISWAP faction continue to use hit-and-run tactics, exploiting porous borders and displaced returnees.
Broader Context of Insurgency
The attacks reflect a 40% rise in violence against resettled communities in 2025, per conflict monitoring data. With over 2 million displaced and thousands killed since 2009, the insurgency continues to devastate lives, faith institutions, and livelihoods. Humanitarian groups are providing aid, but experts stress that without addressing unemployment, climate stress, and governance gaps, peace remains elusive.