Senator Ali Ndume, the lawmaker representing Borno South, issued a clarification on Monday regarding a misinterpretation of his earlier comments about an attack that was attributed to former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd.), in Borno State.
Gatekeepers News reports that Ndume, in a statement released in Abuja, explained that the reference to ‘Buratai’ pertained to a town located in the Biu Local Government Area of Borno State, rather than the former military chief who shares the same surname.
During an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Ndume expressed his concerns over the increasing insecurity in the region. He described a recent incident wherein a fierce exchange of gunfire erupted between attackers and soldiers during an assault on the town of Buratai last Friday, highlighting the ongoing violence and its impact on the community.
While on the show, Ndume lamented, “We are in a dire security situation
“Just two days ago, Buratai was attacked at the front operations base in Borno.
“Some soldiers responded gallantly, but the insurgents managed to destroy several military assets.”
“The attackers reportedly targeted high-value equipment, including Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles (MRAPVs), tanks, and machine guns.”
Ndume added that the insurgents not only destroy these assets but also cart away weaponry and equipment.
Barely 24 hours after his interview, the senator clarified his earlier statement, saying he wasn’t referring to the immediate past Chief of Army Staff.
“It was Buratai town in Borno state that was attacked, not the person of the erstwhile Chief of Army Staff,” he clarified.
