A member of the House of Representatives, Ahmed Jaha, has revealed that Boko Haram insurgents are now using drones and more sophisticated equipment to carry out attacks on residents of Borno State.
The lawmaker representing Damboa/Gwoza/Chibok federal constituency in Borno disclosed this on Tuesday while contributing to a motion sponsored by Ahmad Satomi concerning the fire outbreak at the Giwa barracks armoury and the rising attacks on military installations in Borno and Yobe states.
Jaha stated that the weapons used by the terrorists were more advanced than those possessed by the Nigerian military.
“In one area of my constituency, Boko Haram members killed 10 peasant farmers who were gathering firewood; five others are still missing, and three are in critical condition in the hospital.
“In Chibok, 14 peasant farmers were also attacked in their community.
“I lost so many constituents because Boko Haram is using armed drones. Let it be on record.
“They are using armed drones which the Nigerian Army is not using. In other words, they are more sophisticated and advanced than the Nigerian Army,” he lamented.
The lawmaker warned that Boko Haram was rapidly regaining strength in Borno, posing a greater threat than in previous years.
“Boko Haram, ISWAP or whatever name you call it, they are coming back.
“Let us do something serious in order not to return to the days when 22 out of 27 local governments of Borno were occupied by Boko Haram,” he warned.
Jaha pointed out that the army lacked sufficient personnel and equipment to effectively combat the insurgents.
He emphasized that the government cannot afford to be complacent in the fight against terrorism, especially after allocating trillions of naira for defense.
“Between 2016 and 2019, the Nigerian government spent over N19 trillion on security. I have the record. So, we shouldn’t be complacent,” he said.
Lawmakers took turns to speak on the insurgent attacks in the country.