Borno South Senator, Ali Ndume, has urged security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue residents of his constituency who remain in captivity. This comes after the release of abducted pupils and teachers from Oyo State.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, Ndume appealed to the military to shift attention to Borno South. He said several people there are still being held by kidnappers and insurgents.
His appeal came after schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oyo State regained their freedom. They were held for more than 50 days in captivity.
The victims were kidnapped on May 15, 2026. One of the teachers was later killed by the abductors. This raised concern over the safety of the remaining hostages before their eventual rescue.
Reacting to their release, Ndume said the military should now focus on rescuing people still held in Borno South.
“I want to use this opportunity to appeal to the military to shift their attention now to my senatorial district and help us get these people back,” he said.
The senator said many residents, including children, remain in captivity across parts of his constituency.
“Our people, our children in my senatorial district are under captivity, 42 of them. We have over 30 people from Lassa who were captured recently,” he said.
Ndume added that another group of more than 50 people remained in captivity in a separate location.
“We still have over 50 people in another location who remain in captivity. Some of the over 400 abducted persons were released. But many others are still being held by their kidnappers,” he said.
The lawmaker said the rescue of the Oyo pupils and teachers showed that security agencies could still free abducted victims. This could happen if they sustained pressure on criminal groups.
He urged the authorities not to overlook communities in Borno South. In these areas, repeated attacks and abductions have left many families anxious over the fate of their loved ones.
Ndume’s appeal comes amid renewed concerns over kidnapping and insecurity in different parts of the country. This is especially true in communities where residents continue to face attacks from armed groups.
