Yobe lawmaker raises alarm over terrorists attacks

The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to deploy additional military personnel and intensify operations in Yobe State, following a motion moved by Hon. Khadijat Bukar Abba Ibrahim on the escalating threat of ISWAP terrorism in the region.

Yobe State Focal Person for Digital and Strategic Communications, Yusuf Ali, noted that in her motion, Hon. Khadijat Bukar Abba Ibrahim, representing Damaturu, Gujba, Gulani and Tarmuwa Federal Constituency, recounted the harrowing April 18, 2025, attack on Ngurbuwa village, which claimed the lives of two soldiers and several vigilante members.

He said the assault also displaced scores of residents and destroyed a key bridge linking the area to other parts of the state.

According to him, the Federal Lawmaker cited another attack on May 3, 2025 in Buni Yadi, which occurred just hours after a regional security summit had convened in the area.

Responding to the motion, the House urged the Ministry of Defence, security agencies, the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, the North East Development Commission, NEDC, and the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs to take immediate steps in boosting security and delivering humanitarian support to the affected communities.

Yobe lawmaker raises alarm over terrorists attacks