Warning bell sounded over Boko Haram snatching military weapons
Military Weapons Stolen: Nigerian Citizen Expresses Fear for Safety over B/Haram Thefts
In a stark warning, Yusuf Gagdi, the representative for Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Constituency in the House of Representatives, has expressed grave concerns over Boko Haram's acquisition of military weapons. Speaking in the hallowed halls of the legislature, Gagdi raised the alarm that these weapons could significantly escalate the ongoing insurgency and pose a severe threat to both the military and civilians.
Last Tuesday, Gagdi shared his concerns during a discussion on a motion regarding a fire incident at the 127 Battalion Armoury in Giwa Barracks and the recent spike in Boko Haram attacks on military bases in Borno and Yobe States. The motion was initiated by Ahmad Satomi, another APC member of the House of Representatives from Jere Federal Constituency of Borno State.
"The devastating images of Boko Haram's attack on Giwa Barracks and other military formations in Borno State have left me deeply scared," Gagdi stated, expressing his worry over the safety of Nigerian civilians. He reminded his colleagues that the National Assembly had allocated immense resources for arms and ammunition, tanks, and other militaristic assets, all aimed at safeguarding the people. However, he questioned, "How can we guarantee the safety of our people when these assets intended to protect them have fallen into the hands of our enemies?"
Praising the bravery of the military in defending the nation, Gagdi pointed a finger at the military's high command for failings and negligence. Demanding accountability, he urged the President to scrutinize the Nigerian military's strategic commanders and other security agencies over their lapses in responsibilities.
Emphasizing the urgency of the situation, Gagdi cautioned, "Our everyday motions are not sufficient. We must summon government agencies to answer for their failures publicly."
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Insight:
Yusuf Gagdi's concerns focus on the potential impact of Boko Haram having military weapons. This poses several risks:
- Enhanced Capabilities: Boko Haram's acquisition of these weapons significantly boosts their capacity to launch attacks against military and civilian targets.
- Increased Violence: The use of sophisticated weapons could lead to more brutal attacks, potentially causing widespread panic and violence.
- Loss of Trust: Failing to secure military assets may erode public trust in the government, leading to widespread public discontent.
- Operational Challenges: The loss of these assets can cripple the military's ability to respond effectively to insurgent attacks, threatening the safety and security of the people.
- Public Outcry: The threat posed by Boko Haram's possession of military weapons may spur Nigerians to take matters into their own hands, exacerbating the crisis.
- Legislative Action: Gagdi is calling for robust legislative action, including public explanations from the military and government officials for the failure to secure military assets.
- In the House of Representatives, Yusuf Gagdi, representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Constituency, questioned the safety of Nigerian civilians as Boko Haram has acquired military weapons.
- Gagdi expressed his concerns over the spike in Boko Haram attacks on military bases in Borno and Yobe States, citing the recent fire incident at the 127 Battalion Armoury in Giwa Barracks.
- He criticized the military's high command for failings and negligence, demanding accountability and urging President Buhari to scrutinize strategic commanders.
- Gagdi emphasized the urgency of the situation, calling for government agencies to answer for their failures publicly and asserted that everyday motions are not sufficient.
- As the ongoing Boko Haram insurgency escalates with their possession of military weapons, sophisticated capabilities, brutal attacks, and wide-spread panic are becoming potential risks.
- In light of these threats and the erosion of public trust, the situation calls for robust legislative action as Nigerians may soon take matters into their own hands.
