The lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, has condemned the renewed Boko Haram attacks in Borno.

Naijaonpoint reports that on Saturday morning, suspected insurgents struck Ngoshe, Gwoza Local Government Area, killing five farmers on their farmlands.

Later that night, gunmen raided the Mussa community in Askira/Uba LGA, murdering three youths and setting houses and shops ablaze.

The fresh wave of violence has plunged both communities into mourning and reignited concerns about persistent insecurity across the region.

Speaking on the development in a statement on Sunday night, Ndume described the attacks as heartbreaking and deeply painful.

“I am profoundly saddened by these senseless killings. Our people, whose only pursuit is peace and livelihood, continue to fall victim to the cruelty of insurgents.

“These young men and women deserved to live, to farm, and to dream, but their lives have been cut short by those who thrive on violence and destruction,” Ndume said.

The senator assured residents of Ngoshe, Mussa, and the wider Borno South that he remains committed to improving security in rural areas.

“We will not fold our hands while our people are being attacked. I will continue to push for the deployment of more personnel, sophisticated weapons, stationed attack helicopters or fighter jets, improved intelligence, and proactive measures to safeguard our farming communities.

“The safety of our people remains my top priority,” he added.

He also called on locals to remain vigilant and cooperate fully with security agencies to help prevent further attacks.