Boko Haram: Redeploy sufficient personnel – Senate tells Nigerian military after killing of soldiers

The Senate on Tuesday urged the Nigerian military to swiftly redeploy sufficient personnel to the North-East following the killing of 12 soldiers in Marte town of Borno State by insurgents.

The upper chamber asked the military to ensure that they are adequately equipped with modern technology to effectively address the resurgence of Boko Haram.

It also urged the Committee on Army and Air Force to make sure they comply.

Resolutions of the Senate were sequel to a motion titled, “The Resurgence of Boko Haram in Borno and Yobe”.

The motion was moved by the Senate Chief Whip, Mohammed Monguno, and co-sponsored by other Senators from Yobe and Borno States, respectively.

In his presentation of the motion, Monguno pointed out that in recent years, two-thirds of the Local Government Areas in Borno were controlled by Boko Haram.

Monguno said: “But with the concerted efforts of the military and Civilian Joint Task Force, the areas were reclaimed, restoring freedom and liberty for the residents.

“After that, relative peace was restored in Borno and Yobe, the military relocated their tactical command of operations to the North-West to address issues of kidnapping and banditry in the region.

“On Monday, May 12, the insurgents attacked and killed more than twelve soldiers in Marte town of Marte Local Government Area.”

Monguno expressed concerns that Nigeria is experiencing a resurgence of Boko Haram after years of conflict.

He added, “The insurgents have employed more modern technology, including the use of drones, to unleash attacks on villages and communities in the states.

“The sect has resorted to planting Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) at strategic areas, which, when they explode, always result in high casualties and obstruct vehicular movement.”

Recall that suspected Boko Haram terrorists had attacked a base of the Nigerian Army in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State, killing over 12 soldiers.

Boko Haram: Redeploy sufficient personnel – Senate tells Nigerian military after killing of soldiers