Boko Haram utilizing drones for assaults – Lawmaker

The All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmaker representing Damboa/Gwoza/Chibok federal constituency in Borno made the remarks on Tuesday whereas contributing to a movement sponsored by Ahmad Satomi regarding the hearth outbreak on the Giwa barracks armoury and the rising assaults on navy installations in Borno and Yobe states.

Jaha acknowledged that the weapons utilized by the terrorists are extra superior than these possessed by the Nigerian navy.

“In a single space of my constituency, Boko Haram members killed 10 peasant farmers who have been gathering firewood; 5 others are nonetheless lacking, and three are in vital situation within the hospital.

“In Chibok, 14 peasant farmers have been additionally attacked of their group.

“I misplaced so many constituents as a result of Boko Haram is utilizing armed drones. Let it’s on report.

“They’re utilizing armed drones which the Nigerian Military isn’t utilizing. In different phrases, they’re extra subtle and superior than the Nigerian Military,” he mentioned.

The lawmaker warned that Boko Haram is quickly regaining power in Borno, posing a larger menace than in earlier years.

“Boko Haram, ISWAP or no matter title you name it, they’re coming again.

“Allow us to do one thing critical so as to not return to the times when 22 out of 27 native governments of Borno have been occupied by Boko Haram,” he cautioned.

Jaha identified that the military lacked enough personnel and tools to successfully fight the insurgents.

He emphasised that the federal government can’t afford to be complacent within the combat in opposition to terrorism, particularly after allocating trillions of naira for protection.

“Between 2016 and 2019, the Nigerian authorities spent over N19 trillion on safety. I’ve the report. So, we shouldn’t be complacent,” he mentioned.

Lawmakers took turns to talk on the rebel assaults within the nation.

Yusuf Gagdi from Plateau revealed that insurgents have seized over 40 navy tanks from the military throughout assaults on navy installations.

He acknowledged that President Bola Tinubu ought to maintain the strategic commanders of the Nigerian navy and different safety company heads accountable for failing to hold out their duties.

“How can we assure the security of the Nigerian individuals within the circumstances that the platforms that have been meant to guard the individuals have been taken away by the enemies of the individuals?” He requested.

“Nigerians are being killed day by day. From the north to south to east. The federal government should do the needful. On a regular basis decision that we go isn’t sufficient.

“Whereas we commend the safety companies for risking their lives to guard Nigerians, we should maintain somebody accountable it’s unacceptable that taxpayer cash spent on weapons and navy tools could possibly be compromised and find yourself within the arms of the nation’s enemies,” he acknowledged.

Gagdi warned that except the parliament holds the federal government accountable on behalf of the individuals, lawmakers will ultimately face a public backlash.

Zainab Gimba, who represents Bama/Ngala/Kala Balge in Borno, additionally recounted quite a few rebel assaults in her constituency.