A member of the Senate, Alhaji Ali Ndume, has expressed concern over escalation of Boko Haram attacks on Nigerian troops and locals in the North east.
Ndume, who represents Borno South Senatorial District, expressed his feelings while talking to journalists on the situation on Friday.
Sen. Ndume He said that Boko Haram had launched several attacks which led to mass casualties of troops in the last two month in Borno and Yobe.
“Honestly, I am worried on the sudden resurgence of Boko Haram in the North east.
“Some weeks ago, it was alleged that 48 soldiers were killed.
On Tuesday there was another attack in Wala Pulka in Gwoza where it was alleged that many passengers were abducted.
“There was attack sometime ago in Jilli where many soldiers were killed, another came in Zari. There was another one in Njimtilo and Bama axis.
“I learnt also that there was an attack on commuters along Maiduguri to Ngala. All this attacks occurred in two months.
“So, honestly, I am really worried and I am sure the security agencies are equally worried. I appreciate that changes were made as a result of the last attacks, but that is not enough.