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Senate Calls for Establishment of Military Base in Adamawa to Counter Boko Haram Resurgence

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The Nigerian Senate has made a resolution to establish a military base in Hong Local Government Area, Adamawa State to tackle the resurgence of Boko Haram activities in the area and other North-east states. Sponsored by Senator Aminu Abbas and co-sponsored by all senators from the North-east geo-political zone, the motion was made in response to repeated attacks by Boko Haram on communities in Hong LGA, leaving thousands of people homeless and their properties destroyed. The Senate also called on the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide relief materials to affected communities and commended the Nigerian military for their determination and commitment in the fight against Boko Haram insurgency.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Senate resolution was sponsored by Senator Aminu Abbas and co-sponsored by all senators from the North-east geo-political zone.
  • The motion was titled 'Resurgence of Boko Haram activities in Hong and Gombi Local Government Areas, Adamawa and other North-east states'.
  • The Senate called for the establishment of a military base in Hong Local Government Area to reinforce the existing personnel of the Nigerian Army and other sister security agencies.
  • The Senate directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide relief materials to cushion the effects of attacks on affected communities in the area.
  • The Nigerian military has been commended for their determination and commitment in the fight against Boko Haram insurgency, with a nod to the support given by President Bola Tinubu.
  • The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, called for continued vigilance due to the porous nature of Nigeria's borders and the potential for Boko Haram fighters to escape and carry out attacks in Nigerian communities.

Statistics:

  • Thousands of people have been left homeless in Hong Local Government Area due to repeated attacks by Boko Haram.
  • The Nigerian Army and security agencies are currently in the area, but the establishment of a military base is proposed to reinforce their efforts.
  • The North-eastern states of Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa have been affected by the resurgence of Boko Haram activities.

Sources:

  • Senate motion sponsored by Senator Aminu Abbas on 'Resurgence of Boko Haram activities in Hong and Gombi Local Government Areas, Adamawa and other North-east states'.
  • Statement by President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, during the plenary.
  • Commendation by Senate Chief Whip, Mohammed Monguno, to the Nigerian military for their determination and commitment in the fight against Boko Haram insurgency.

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