Senator Ali Ndume has said Nigeria’s lingering insecurity can be decisively tackled within six months if the Federal Government demonstrates genuine commitment.

Ndume made the assertion during an appearance on Politics Today on Channels Television, expressing concern over the renewed wave of violence, particularly in the North-East.

According to the lawmaker, the solution lies not in rhetoric but in decisive action.

“It is not about complaining… if the President and the Federal Government of Nigeria are serious about this, we can end this thing in six months,” he said.

He emphasised the need to properly train, equip, and motivate the military, noting that improved welfare and operational capacity are critical to winning the fight against insurgency.

Ndume also lamented the continued loss of military personnel, including senior officers, describing the trend as alarming and indicative of deeper operational lapses.

“This should not continue… we have to be very serious about this matter; we have to walk the talk,” he added.

On foreign support, the senator downplayed the need for external troops, instead calling for advanced intelligence, modern technology, and specialised expertise.

“We do not have enough drones… if you deploy drones and have trained personnel with proper command centres, we can achieve results,” he said, citing examples of countries leveraging technology to combat insecurity.

He further acknowledged the efforts of Babagana Zulum, noting that Borno State would have suffered greater devastation without the governor’s interventions.

Ndume’s comments come amid renewed security concerns following a recent airstrike at Jilli Market along the Yobe–Borno border, which has drawn scrutiny over reported civilian casualties. The Nigerian Air Force said the operation targeted suspected insurgents and that investigations are ongoing.

The development also follows a deadly attack on a military formation in Benisheikh, highlighting persistent threats across the region.

Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture, even as challenges such as banditry, kidnappings, and communal clashes continue nationwide.