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Senate Calls for Swift Military Deployment to Contain Resurgent Boko Haram

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The Nigerian Senate has expressed deep concern over the resurgence of Boko Haram in the North-East region, particularly in Borno and Yobe States, and has called for the swift deployment of military personnel to contain the threats. The Senate's attention was drawn to the development by six senators representing the affected states, who jointly moved a motion of urgent public importance. The motion highlighted the recent attacks on military personnel and the need for the military to return to the North-East in full force, equipped with modern technology to counter the nefarious activities of the insurgents.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Senate has expressed concern over the resurgence of Boko Haram in the North-East region, particularly in Borno and Yobe States.
  • A total of 12 soldiers were killed on 12 May in Marte town, Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State.
  • Gajiram, the headquarters of Nganzai Local Government Area, was attacked on Tuesday morning.
  • The six senators representing Borno and Yobe States who moved the motion of urgent public importance are:

+ Senator Mohammed Monguno (Senate Whip)

+ Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume

+ Senator Shehu Kaka Lawan

+ Senators Musa Mustapha, Ahmad Lawan, and Ibrahim Mohammed Bomai

  • The Senate has urged the military high command to swiftly redeploy sufficient personnel to the North-East and equip them with modern technology to address the resurgence of Boko Haram.
  • The motion has been passed, and the Committees on Army and Air Force have been mandated to ensure compliance.

Statistics:

  • 12 soldiers were killed on 12 May in Marte town, Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State.
  • The insurgents have employed modern technology, including drones, to unleash attacks on villages and communities in the states.
  • The sect has resorted to planting Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in strategic areas, resulting in high casualties and obstructing vehicular movement.
  • A total of six senators representing Borno and Yobe States moved the motion of urgent public importance.

Sources:

  • The Nigerian Senate's resolution on the matter
  • The motion statement by the six senators representing Borno and Yobe States
  • The Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin's presiding over the session

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