Boko Haram seizing military weapons worth trillions – Rep Gadgi

A member of the House of Representatives, Honourable Yusuf Adamu Gadgi, has claimed that Boko Haram insurgents have seized weapons and military assets worth trillions of Naira during attacks on military bases across Nigeria’s North-East region.

Gadgi made the statement while contributing to a motion moved by Honourable Ahmed Satomi from Borno State.

The motion addressed the recent fire outbreak at a military arms depot in Giwa Barracks, Maiduguri, and the increasing attacks by Boko Haram in Borno and Yobe states.

According to Gadgi, the scale of destruction being inflicted by insurgents on military equipment is unprecedented.

He warned that failure to take swift and decisive action could have dire consequences, especially for elected leaders.

“I was shocked by what Boko Haram did at Giwa Barracks and other military facilities. There’s a serious threat to the security and safety of Nigerians, and even to the country itself,” he said.

Gadgi noted that the National Assembly had allocated significant funds for the purchase of over 40 combat vehicles and other weapons for the military, amounting to trillions of naira, to ensure the protection of citizens.

“How can we guarantee the safety of the people under such conditions, when insurgents can seize these weapons?” he queried.

He continued:

“The National Assembly is doing its best to address security matters, but government agencies must also take responsibility. The President must launch an investigation into the conduct of top military commanders and other security agencies, and take appropriate action.”

“We must also summon these agencies to explain why they are failing in their duties,” Gadgi added.

The lawmaker cautioned that continued negligence from the government and its security apparatus would erode public trust—posing a major threat to political leadership and national stability.

“If action is not taken quickly, Nigerians may be forced to defend themselves, and they could begin to see us, their leaders, as enemies—just like they see Boko Haram,” he warned.

Boko Haram seizing military weapons worth trillions – Rep Gadgi