Worried about the resurgence of terrorist activities in Borno and Yobe States, the Senate on Tuesday called for urgent deployment of adequate troops to the Northeast.
The Red Chamber added that the troops must be equipped with modern technology, and other necessary armaments to effectively address the resurgence of Boko Haram in the region.
The resolution of the Senate followed its adoption of a motion of urgent national importance titled: “The Resurgence of Boko Haram in Borno and Yobe States” during plenary.
The motion was sponsored by the Chief Whip of the Senate Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno, and co-sponsored by Senators Mohammed Ali Ndume , Shehu Kaka Lawan, Musa Mustapha, Ahmad Lawan and Ibrahim Mohammed Bomai.
Senator Monguno in his lead debate noted that a few years ago, two-thirds of the Local Government Areas in Borno State were under the control of Boko Haram, but with the concerted efforts of the military and civilian Joint Task Force, the areas were reclaimed, restoring freedom and liberty for the residents.
He further noted that after relative peace was restored in Borno and Yobe States, the military relocated their tactical command of operations to the North West to address issues of kidnapping and banditry in the region.
He recalled that on Monday 12 May, 2025 the insurgents attacked and killed more than 12 soldiers in Marte town of Monguno LGA and early this morning Gajiram the headquarter of Nganzai local government was also attacked, thus necessitating the reinforcement of military in the State.
He expressed worry that the country is experiencing a resurgence of Boko Haram, marked by increased attacks by insurgents targeting communities, including those recently resettled, and regaining strength after years of conflict.
Monguno said. “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.”
He therefore called for the return of military operations in full force to Borno and Yobe States, with well equipped troops with the needed technology to counter the nefarious activities of insurgents.
“A strong presence of the military in the North East zone will effectively curb a resurgence of Boko Haram,” he said.
Senators in their contributions supported the motion and approval the prayers to deploy additional troops to the region.
The Senate also resolved that the Senate Committee on Army and Air Force should ensure compliance to the resolution.Worried about the resurgence of terrorist activities in Borno and Yobe States, the Senate on Tuesday called for urgent deployment of adequate troops to the Northeast.
The Red Chamber added that the troops must be equipped with modern technology, and other necessary armaments to effectively address the resurgence of Boko Haram in the region.
The resolution of the Senate followed its adoption of a motion of urgent national importance titled: “The Resurgence of Boko Haram in Borno and Yobe States” during plenary.
The motion was sponsored by the Chief Whip of the Senate Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno, and co-sponsored by Senators Mohammed Ali Ndume , Shehu Kaka Lawan, Musa Mustapha, Ahmad Lawan and Ibrahim Mohammed Bomai.
Senator Monguno in his lead debate noted that a few years ago, two-thirds of the Local Government Areas in Borno State were under the control of Boko Haram, but with the concerted efforts of the military and civilian Joint Task Force, the areas were reclaimed, restoring freedom and liberty for the residents.
He further noted that after relative peace was restored in Borno and Yobe States, the military relocated their tactical command of operations to the North West to address issues of kidnapping and banditry in the region.
He recalled that on Monday 12 May, 2025 the insurgents attacked and killed more than 12 soldiers in Marte town of Monguno LGA and early this morning Gajiram the headquarter of Nganzai local government was also attacked, thus necessitating the reinforcement of military in the State.
He expressed worry that the country is experiencing a resurgence of Boko Haram, marked by increased attacks by insurgents targeting communities, including those recently resettled, and regaining strength after years of conflict.
Monguno said. “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.”
He therefore called for the return of military operations in full force to Borno and Yobe States, with well equipped troops with the needed technology to counter the nefarious activities of insurgents.
“A strong presence of the military in the North East zone will effectively curb a resurgence of Boko Haram,” he said.
Senators in their contributions supported the motion and approval the prayers to deploy additional troops to the region.
The Senate also resolved that the Senate Committee on Army and Air Force should ensure compliance to the resolution.
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