Deploy Troops To Confront Boko Haram in Borno, Yobe – Nigeria’s Senate To Military

Tuesday May 13, 2025 |

The Nigerian military has been tasked with redeploying personnel and advanced equipment to Borno and Yobe states to address the resurgence of Boko Haram attacks.

The directive was given by the Senate on Tuesday in the wake of renewed insurgent attacks in the Northeast region, resulting in the killing of soldiers in Marte town of Monguno Local Government Area on Monday, May 12.

Gajiram, the headquarters of Nganzai LGA, also suffered an attack early on Tuesday, May 13.

After a motion raised by the Senate chief whip, Tahir Munguno, the lawmakers resolved that while two-thirds of Borno State’s local government areas were once under Boko Haram control, collaborative efforts between the Nigerian military and civilian Joint Task Force successfully reclaimed the territories.

However, the tactical command has been relocated to the Northwest in the continued fight against kidnapping and banditry.

Munguno, who expressed concern over the militants’ evolving tactics, emphasised the use of modern technologies by the group, including drones, and an increase in the deployment of improvised explosive devices.

According to him, the above has led to high civilian and military casualties, disrupting transportation networks.

Subsequently, the Senate reached a decision: to instruct the military high command to redeploy sufficient troops to the Northeast.

The military was also urged to ensure they are adequately equipped with modern technology to effectively combat the renewed threat, as well as mandate the committees on the Army and Air Force to monitor and ensure compliance with the directive.