Maiduguri Bombings: Senator Ndume Calls for Prioritisation of Security Over 2027 Polls A senator from Borno State, Ali Ndume, has expressed deep concern over the rising number of killings and bombings in the North-East region, especially in Maiduguri. The recent bombing in Maiduguri has brought to the fore the need for the federal government to re-evaluate its priorities in the face of growing insecurity in the country. Senator Ndume, in a statement, lamented that the people who will vote in the 2027 elections are being killed by insurgents and bandits. He emphasized that the security situation in the North-East and other regions is precarious, and the government should focus on addressing this issue rather than concentrating on the upcoming polls. The senator's comments come at a time when the North-East, particularly Borno State, is experiencing a surge in attacks by Boko Haram insurgents. The recent bombing in Maiduguri, which is the capital of Borno State, has highlighted the need for the government to take decisive action to protect its citizens. Ndume's call for prioritisation of security over the 2027 polls is a stark reminder that the elections are not the most pressing issue at hand. While the polls are important, they cannot be held at the sacrifice of human lives. The senator's statement is a wake-up call to the federal government to take the security situation in the country seriously and to take immediate action to address the problem. It is worth noting that the security situation in Nigeria has been a major concern for many years, with various regions experiencing different forms of insecurity. The North-East, however, has been particularly hard hit, with Boko Haram and other insurgents wreaking havoc on the region. In the face of this growing insecurity, Senator Ndume's call for prioritisation of security over the 2027 polls is a timely reminder that the government's primary responsibility is to protect its citizens. The federal government must take decisive action to address the security situation in the country, and the senator's statement is a call to action for the government to do just that.