LAGOS/ABUJA — Amidst a worrying resurgence of Boko Haram audacity, the Senate has ordered the nation’s security top brass back to the drawing board. On Wednesday, the Red Chamber demanded an immediate audit of military logistics after insurgents successfully struck military formations in Borno State.
“A Deliberate Weakening” Senator Tahir Monguno, representing the embattled Borno North, raised the alarm over what he described as a “deliberate effort” by terrorists to cripple military operations. The attacks, which claimed the lives of high-ranking officers including Brigadier General Oseni Braimoh and 13 other soldiers, have sent shockwaves through the capital, raising questions about the adequacy of equipment on the frontlines.
The Accountability Factor Beyond the battlefield losses, The Lagos Times notes a sharpened focus on the “human cost” of the war. The Senate’s resolution specifically urged the military to:
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Investigate allegations of civilian harm during counter-attacks.
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Strengthen compliance with international humanitarian laws.
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Bridge the widening gap between military strategy and community safety.
In a heated contribution, Senator Abdul Ningi went a step further, suggesting that political activities in volatile states like Benue, Niger, and Sokoto be suspended until the safety of the Nigerian taxpayer can be guaranteed. For many in the South West and beyond, the Senate’s move is seen as a long-overdue demand for transparency in a conflict that continues to bleed the national treasury and the population alike.
