Northern Senators Forum Demands Security Reinforcement in Adamawa

The Northern Senators Forum condemned the coordinated insurgent attacks on communities and military formations in Hong and Gombi Local Government Areas of Adamawa State, which occurred between the night of September 30 and October 1. The attacks resulted in the deaths of three soldiers from the 232 Battalion, a forest guard, and several civilians, with women and children abducted.

The assaults led to the burning of places of worship, destruction of property, and the displacement of hundreds of families from various communities, including Garaha, Dabna, and Garkida. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua, the forum expressed condolences to the bereaved families and called on the Federal Government and Defence Headquarters to urgently reinforce security in the Kopre-Sambisa corridor.

They urged humanitarian agencies, including NEMA and the North East Development Commission, to provide relief materials and medical care to the affected victims. The forum also encouraged residents to remain vigilant and assist security agencies with actionable intelligence.