Lawmakers Slam Ongoing Boko Haram Threats and Military Asset Theft: A Growing Crisis in Nigeria
"Military assets under attack by Boko Haram, warn Nigerian representatives: Counter-attacks imminent"
Let's get straight to the point, shall we? The House of Representatives in Nigeria is voicing some severe concerns, y'all. They're up in arms about the growing menace of Boko Haram attacks and the mind-boggling theft of military assets, worth a whopping trillions of naira.
During a heated debate, legislators expressed their worries about the government's lack of action, fearing that this inaction could stir a massive public uproar and deteriorate public trust in democratic institutions.
According to our trusted sources, these concerns were raised during a discussion on a motion introduced by Rep. Ahmed Satomi (APC, Borno). The motion addressed the recent fire incident at the 127 Battalion armory in Giwa Barracks, Maiduguri, and the escalating attacks on military installations in Borno and Yobe states.
Rep. Yusuf Gagdi (All Progressives Congress - APC, Plateau) was one of the legislators who spoke up. He shared his concerns about insurgents stealing tanks and weaponry worth trillions of naira from military establishments, despite the generous budgetary allocations made by the National Assembly for security enhancements.
"Man, the pictures I saw from the Giwa Barracks attack gave me the willies. How can we guarantee the safety of Nigerian citizens when the very platforms meant to protect them are in the hands of the enemy? If we don't take action, Nigerians might start fighting us the way they do criminals and Boko Haram," Gagdi exclaimed.
He further warned of the dire consequences of military leadership negligence and government indifference, which could potentially push the country towards anarchy.
"It's high time we moved beyond passing motions. We gotta summon these agencies to publicly explain their failures," Gagdi added.
Satomi also weighed in, describing the fire incident and continued attacks on military installations as a grave threat to national security and public safety.
"These attacks aren't just undermining our military might, but they're leaving civilian communities in grave danger," Satomi said.
Other lawmakers shared similarly terrifying scenarios. Rep. Ahmed Jaha (APC, Borno) revealed that Boko Haram is now using advanced, weaponized drones to target both military and civilian locations.
In Chibok, 14 farmers were brutally slain. In Izge, a captain and a senior officer lost their lives. Jaha stated that Boko Haram's equipment is now superior to that of the Nigerian military.
Rep. Zainab Gimba (APC, Borno) described a deadly assault on a multinational joint task force base in Kala Balge, resulting in the tragic deaths of over 20 soldiers. She highlighted the increasing frequency of attacks on communities within her constituency, making both civilians and military installations more susceptible to attacks.
Rep. Lawan Shettima Ali (APC, Yobe) hinted at potential foreign linkages to the insurgents' advancing technological capabilities.
"The firepower Boko Haram currently possesses suggests external support. We gotta dig deeper into this," he urged.
Our sources further report that the lawmakers demanded accountability from President Bola Tinubu, urging him to hold military commanders and security chiefs accountable for operational failures and to swiftly restore public confidence.
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- The House of Representatives in Nigeria has raised concerns about the escalating threats from Boko Haram and the theft of military assets worth trillions of naira, particularly in Borno and Yobe states.
- Rep. Yusuf Gagdi (APC, Plateau) expressed his worry about insurgents stealing tanks and weaponry from military establishments, despite substantial budgetary allocations for security enhancements.
- Gagdi warned that if the situation continues, it could push the country towards anarchy, stating, "Man, the pictures I saw from the Giwa Barracks attack gave me the willies. How can we guarantee the safety of Nigerian citizens when the very platforms meant to protect them are in the hands of the enemy?"
- Rep. Ahmed Satomi (APC, Borno) described the fire incident at the 127 Battalion armory in Giwa Barracks, Maiduguri, and the escalating attacks on military installations as a grave threat to national security and public safety.
- Boko Haram is reportedly using advanced, weaponized drones to target both military and civilian locations, according to Rep. Ahmed Jaha (APC, Borno).
- The lawmakers have urged President Bola Tinubu to hold military commanders and security chiefs accountable for operational failures and restore public confidence, particularly in the face of Boko Haram's growing capabilities and the theft of military assets.
