Ndume: I Don’t Know What Purpose This Alarm Serves, Pass The Information To The Military – Onanuga

A storm is brewing in Nigeria’s political and security circles after Borno South Senator Ali Ndume sounded a serious alarm over the activities of bandits in the northeast.

The warning, which caught the public’s attention, suggested that without urgent action, the region could be overrun by criminals. Ohh Wait… Watch Video Now.

But instead of calm, the statements have triggered heated reactions. Bayo Onanuga, senior special adviser on Information and Strategy, dismissed the alarm as unnecessary and warned Ndume to share any real intelligence directly with the military. According to Onanuga, raising public panic without verified information serves no purpose and only fuels fear. You might be shocked by what insiders are saying about the real threat in the Northeast — find the eye-opening details here: see the latest intelligence.

Onanuga stated bluntly: “I don’t know what purpose this alarm by Senator Ali Ndume really serves. If he has intelligence that terrorists are planning to attack the entire North East, as a longtime senator, he should pass the information to the military, not engage in scaremongering.”

The senior adviser’s comments highlight ongoing tension between political figures and security agencies over how to handle threats in volatile regions. Analysts say that while vigilance is necessary, unverified warnings can create panic, undermine trust, and distract from strategic action by authorities.

As Nigerians digest this back-and-forth, questions remain about how best to protect the northeast from banditry without inciting fear. Is this alarm a genuine warning or political theater?

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— Reported by TimesNG Global Desk