Ali Ndume, a senator from Borno State, has spoken about the recent coordinated suicide bomb attacks in Gwoza.
According to The Sun, Senator Ndume, while sponsoring a motion in the Senate, praised the courage displayed by the Joint Task Force (JTF) during the attacks.
He detailed the bravery of the JTF in confronting the attackers and preventing further devastation.
Ndume recounted that during the incident, the fourth suicide bomber was intercepted by the JTF as she attempted to detonate her explosives.
Unfortunately, the confrontation resulted in the death of one of the soldiers, who was from southern Nigeria. Despite their efforts, the bomber was able to detonate her device, causing further destruction.
In his account, Ndume highlighted the successful capture of a fifth suicide bomber by the military.
He said that this individual was apprehended before she could carry out her deadly mission.
Ndume stated that during the interrogation, the detained bomber revealed that she was prepared to die because she believed it would grant her entry into heaven.
This statement, Ndume noted, underscores the severe level of indoctrination and radicalization these individuals endure.
Ndume said, "The military arrested the fifth suicide bomber as she was about to detonate the explosive. She was taken into custody and interrogated by the military.
"Unfortunately, these people have been indoctrinated. The arrested suicide bomber said she wants to die and go to heaven. That’s how bad it has become."