The Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has declared that Boko Haram relies on insider collaboration, gathering intelligence from local communities to execute attacks across Maiduguri, making prevention increasingly difficult. Ndume explained that insurgents employ “hit-and-run” tactics, striking swiftly after gathering critical information, which allows them to inflict maximum damage before security forces can respond. […]
The Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has declared that Boko Haram relies on insider collaboration, gathering intelligence from local communities to execute attacks across Maiduguri, making prevention increasingly difficult.
Ndume explained that insurgents employ “hit-and-run” tactics, striking swiftly after gathering critical information, which allows them to inflict maximum damage before security forces can respond.
He warned that civilians unknowingly contribute to the problem, as local knowledge provides terrorists with key details to plan operations with deadly precision.
The senator revealed that the explosive device used in the recent Maiduguri blasts was transported by a tricycle, highlighting the covert methods adopted by Boko Haram operatives.
Ndume emphasized that the use of Keke Napep disguises the movement of explosives, enabling terrorists to bypass checkpoints and strike crowded locations with minimal detection.
He urged security agencies to intensify intelligence gathering and community engagement to identify potential insider threats and prevent future attacks.
The senator called for stronger collaboration between military forces and local communities, stressing that civilian cooperation is crucial in countering Boko Haram’s operational advantage.
Ndume concluded by reiterating that tackling insider collaboration is essential to safeguarding civilians, maintaining national security, and ultimately defeating Boko Haram in the North-East.