Northern senators demand troop surge in Sambisa corridor, mourn Adamawa killings

The Northern Senators Forum has called for a military offensive to combat insurgents in the Kopre-Sambisa corridor of Adamawa State after attacks on two military battalions resulted in casualties. The attacks, which occurred on Wednesday and Thursday, affected several communities and resulted in the killing of soldiers, a forest guard, and civilians.

The senators urged the Federal Government and Defence Headquarters to reinforce troops in the area to prevent further attacks and displacement of residents. They also called for relief materials from the National Emergency Management Agency and the North East Development Commission for displaced families.

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